Category: Dips

Spinach Artichoke Dip – Olive Garden Recipe

Post author By Sharon
Post date January 23, 2016
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Olive Garden’s Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe

1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 lb cream cheese, room temperature
8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 green onions, chopped
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1 6-oz pack fresh spinach, chopped
8 slices crusty Italian bread
Extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle)

Preheat oven to 325ºF

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, except bread and extra virgin olive oil. Coat a large non-stick baking pan with pan spray; fill pan with mixture.

Bake at 325ºF for about 25 minutes or until bubbling and center is hot.

Drizzle both sides of bread with extra virgin olive oil. Grill bread on both sides. Sprinkle top of heated dip with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with grilled bread.

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Tags Appetizer, artichoke, Dip, spinach, vegetarian

Appetizers Dips

Pimento Cheese

1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, drained
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded – not pre-packaged shredded)

Mix together the first 4 ingredients then stir in the cheese until well mixed. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

*recipe and picture posted on facebook by “Musings of a Plus Size Southern Girl” fb page.

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Sharon Springfield

Tags Cheese, Dip, sandwiches

Appetizers Dips

Pepperoni Ranch Dip

I saw a similar recipe on Pinterest and it looked really tasty, so I headed into the kitchen to make a similar dip with the ingredients that I already had on hand. Here’s what I came up with.

Pepperoni Ranch Dip

Combine the following ingredients in a bowl:

4 oz. shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
2 green onion tops, thinly sliced
1/2 package mini pepperonis
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbs Ranch Dressing Mix powder Pour Pepperoni Ranch dip into a serving bowl. Serve with crackers. *Keep refrigerated This dip recipe is LOW CARB too! So as long as you don’t over-do the crackers, you can eat this when you are watching your carbs. 🙂 Hope you enjoy this Pepperoni Ranch Dip!

Pin this recipe on Pinterest! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/280278776784192564/

Sharon Springfield

Low Carb Pepperoni Ranch Dip

Tags Appetizer, Dip, low carb, pepperoni, Ranch

Appetizers Dips

Buffalo Chicken Beer Cheese Dip

Post author By Sharon
Post date December 30, 2013
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Buffalo Chicken Beer Cheese Dip

Ingredients

2 tbs olive oil
3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
8 oz sour cream
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup Parmesan
3/4 cup Mozzarella, plus ½ cup mozzarella for top
1/3 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
2/3 cup IPA beer
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbs cornstarch
½ cup blue cheese crumbles

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

In a food processor, add the sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Franks Red Hot, beer, garlic powder and cornstarch, process until well combined, about 5 minutes.

Pour into an oven safe dish. Stir in chicken pieces, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

Bake until warm and cheese is bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Remove from oven, sprinkle with blue cheese and serve warm with chips.

Buffalo Chicken Beer Cheese Dip

Sharon Springfield

Tags Appetizer, Buffalo Chicken, Cheese, Dip

Appetizers Dips Vegetarian

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 -10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach
1 -8 oz. package cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 -12 oz. jar marinated artichoke bottoms or hearts
1 -7 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Thaw spinach as package directs, squeeze out any excess liquid. Set aside.

In a food processor, combine cream cheese, sour cream and undrained artichoke hearts. Pulse until blended. Add drained peppers and Parmesan cheese; pulse until fairly smooth.
Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Stir in drained thawed spinach.

Microwave at high power for 7 minutes, until heated through and bubbly around edges. Stir and serve with crackers.

14 Servings

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Tags Appetizer, artichoke, Cheese, Dip, spinach, vegetarian

Desserts Dips Pumpkin Vegetarian

Silky Pumpkin Dip

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar or 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the pumpkin. Stir in the cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, until smooth and well blended. Chill until serving.

Serve with gingersnap cookies & vanilla wafers.

It’s a nice idea to seve this dip in bowl that sits in a bowl of ice.

Tags desserts, Dip, holidays, pumpkin dip

Appetizers Asian Chicken Dips Spinach

Sesame Chicken Dip

2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce
Sesame rice crackers

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Spread cream cheese onto a large serving platter; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with onions, peanuts and spinach. Drizzle with sweet-and-sour sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

Yield: 36 servings (1/4 cup each).

Cheese Dips Vegetarian

Pimento Cheese

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 -3 oz. package cream cheese
3 tablespoons pimientos, chopped
1 teaspoon onions, grated
cracked black pepper

Blend cheeses and mayonnaise. Stir in seasonings, onion and pimentos. Chill.

12 Servings

Appetizers Dips Vegetarian

Onion Dip

3 large onions, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
dash cayenne
dash salt

Saute onions in butter and olive oil until caramelized. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients until well mixed. Pour into serving dish, cover with plastic wrap or lid and chill overnight.

Serve with potato chips or crackers.

10 Servings

Appetizers Dips Ham

Hot Ham & Cheese Spread

1 -8 oz. package cream cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 slices smoked ham, finely chopped
Ritz crackers

Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ham until well blended. Spoon into ovenproof crock or bowl. Bake at 350 degrees or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve warm as a spread with crackers.

24 Servings

Tags appetizers, Cheese, Dip, ham, spread