SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE LIKE HOUSTON'S

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Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Like Houston's image

Many restaurants make this dip, but the first I ever had was at Houston's and it is always the best. This is the closest recipe to theirs.

Provided by -Mary-

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced onions or 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/4 cup real butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup fresh-grated pecorino romano cheese
2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
12 ounces artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic and onion in butter until golden, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  • -Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • -Slowly whisk in cream and broth and continue cooking until boiling.
  • -Once boiling, stir in Romano, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt; stir until cheese has melted; remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • -Stir sour cream into pan, then fold in dry spinach and artichoke hearts.
  • -Fold the mixture into a microwave-safe serving dish, or into several serving-size dishes.
  • -Sprinkle cheddar evenly over top(s).
  • -At this point, the dip can be refrigerated until ready to serve, if desired.
  • -Microwave dip on 50% power just until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.2, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 385.1, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.9

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