Artichoke And Spinach Dip

Creamy baked dip loaded with artichoke hearts, spinach, and two types of cheese, served with crispy tortilla chips.

MexicanVegetarianIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 3/8 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 0.3 cup flour
  • 2 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 10 oz fresh spinach, stemmed and chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 can artichoke hearts, julienned
  • 10 small corn tortillas, cut into fourths

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil and flour in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5-6 minutes to make a blond roux.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Season with salt and cayenne. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a saute pan, heat the remaining vegetable oil. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in handfuls of spinach until all is incorporated. Add the garlic and artichokes, saute 2 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne.

  4. 4

    Remove the vegetables from heat and turn into a mixing bowl. Fold in the Bechamel sauce. Turn into a baking pan and bake for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden-brown.

  5. 5

    Fry the tortilla chips in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels, season with salt. Serve with the dip.

Tags

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