Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip with a Kick
 
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Serves: 20
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 2 cups reduced fat milk
  • 1 package (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 can (14 oz.) quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed andAdd drained.
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper (more or less depending on taste)
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup freshly grated pepper jack cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Spray a medium baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Once butter is melted add olive oil and then add garlic.
  4. Cook garlic for a couple of minutes or until it is fragrant and beginning to turn a golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle in flour and then whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to "cook" the flour and create a paste.
  6. Slowly and gradually add milk, about ½ cup at a time, whisking each portion to create a roux.
  7. Continue until all milk is added and mixture thickens slightly.
  8. Turn off heat and add cream cheese, goat cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir in a "figure 8" motion to melt and combine all cheeses into the roux.
  9. Add in artichoke hearts and spinach and stir to combine.
  10. Add cayenne, salt, pepper and stir to combine.
  11. Pour spinach artichoke into the prepared baking dish.
  12. Top with grated pepper jack cheese.
  13. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
  14. Remove from oven and serve with pita chips, crackers and/or fresh veggies.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/cheesy-spinach-artichoke-dip-kick/