Monday, October 12, 2015

Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip







  • Prep Time30 MIN
  • Total Time55 MIN


  • Servings16





  • Spinach dip just teamed up with caramelized onions, bacon and chili garlic sauce for a nice makeover that takes this dip from classic to fantastic!


    Ingredients

    1
    box (9 oz) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach
    2
    slices bacon, chopped
    2
    cups thinly sliced sweet onions
    1
    serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
    1
    package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    1/4
    cup chili garlic sauce
    1/2
    cup sour cream
    1
    can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
    1/3
    cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    Crackers, crostini or vegetables, as desired

    Directions

    • 1 Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Cook spinach as directed on box. Drain well; squeeze with paper towel to get out as much liquid as possible; set aside.
    • 2 Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Place bacon in skillet; cook over medium heat until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Add onions and serrano chile to bacon drippings in pan; cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
    • 3 Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix cream cheese, chili garlic sauce and sour cream; stir in spinach and artichokes.
    • 4 Stir onion mixture into spinach mixture. Pour into pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot in center. Top with reserved bacon; serve with crackers, crostini or vegetables.

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