If you love cheesy creamy deliciousness (who doesn't), then you'll love this! Let me just warn you now, this isn't ideal for your New Years Resolution Diet... But when it's feeling like a cheat day, try this! ;)
What you'll need:
1 can artichoke hearts
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup spinach (defrosted)
4 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 cup greek yogurt
1/2 package of whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups cheese (I used "Quattro Formagio" from TJ, but parm, asiago, mozarella, or any shredded italian mix would do.)
1/2 teaspoon italian herbs (dried)
1/8 t pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Start by pulsing your artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic in a food processor, if you have one. It not, you can just chop them up into smallish pieces, finely chop the onion, and mince garlic. Then place into a large mixing bowl, add in the cheeses, spinach, yogurt, and seasonings, and mix until well combined. Make sure you get the cream cheese well incorporated. If its getting too thick for your liking, you can add a bit of milk. The great thing about this is that you can easily store it in the fridge for 1-2 days prior to serving. When you are ready to serve, put the mix into a shallow baking pan, top with a layer of cheese (whatever you choose), and bake at 400 for about 20-30 mins until its bubbly and cheese is browned. (You can also throw it on broil for the last few mins to get the cheese browned). Serve hot with corn chips or baguette rounds.
The other great thing about this is the versatility. You can mix in some sausage and make stuffed shells, or any stuffed pasta. You can also put it between bread and make grilled cheese. I have also spread this on a pizza crust and its amazing! Happy eating!
What you'll need:
1 can artichoke hearts
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup spinach (defrosted)
4 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 cup greek yogurt
1/2 package of whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups cheese (I used "Quattro Formagio" from TJ, but parm, asiago, mozarella, or any shredded italian mix would do.)
1/2 teaspoon italian herbs (dried)
1/8 t pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Start by pulsing your artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic in a food processor, if you have one. It not, you can just chop them up into smallish pieces, finely chop the onion, and mince garlic. Then place into a large mixing bowl, add in the cheeses, spinach, yogurt, and seasonings, and mix until well combined. Make sure you get the cream cheese well incorporated. If its getting too thick for your liking, you can add a bit of milk. The great thing about this is that you can easily store it in the fridge for 1-2 days prior to serving. When you are ready to serve, put the mix into a shallow baking pan, top with a layer of cheese (whatever you choose), and bake at 400 for about 20-30 mins until its bubbly and cheese is browned. (You can also throw it on broil for the last few mins to get the cheese browned). Serve hot with corn chips or baguette rounds.
The other great thing about this is the versatility. You can mix in some sausage and make stuffed shells, or any stuffed pasta. You can also put it between bread and make grilled cheese. I have also spread this on a pizza crust and its amazing! Happy eating!