Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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Everyone loves a good Spinach & Artichoke Dip, and this one is as cheesy and tasty as they come!

PREP TIME

30 Minutes

EGG TEMP

400°F/204°C

COOK TIME

30 Minutes

SERVINGS

8-12

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 teaspoons (10 ml) Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoons (1.3 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoons (1.3 ml) ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, rinsed and squeezed dry
3/4 cups (180 ml) cottage cheese
2 teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil
6 cups (1440 ml) baby spinach (5-6 ounces), washed and dried
Pita Crisps
4 cups (960 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
1 cup (240 ml) chopped onion
2 tablespoons (30 ml) reduced fat mayonnaise

Accessories

convEGGtor

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Dutch Oven - Cast Iron

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Instructions

Step 1

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor 400°F/204°C.

Step 2

Heat oil in Dutch oven on EGG. Add onion; cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and starting to turn golden. Add spinach and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted.

Step 3

Place artichokes, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and ground red pepper in food processor; process until smooth. Add spinach mixture and cheese; pulse just until blended.

Step 4

Coat a 3 cups (720 ml) or 4 cups (960 ml) baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 5

Scrape artichoke mixture into prepared baking dish(es). Dip will keep, covered, in refrigerator for up to 2 days until ready to bake. Cook 25 to 35 minutes or until heated though. Serve hot.

Instructions

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor 400°F/204°C.
Heat oil in Dutch oven on EGG. Add onion; cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened and starting to turn golden. Add spinach and garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted.
Place artichokes, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and ground red pepper in food processor; process until smooth. Add spinach mixture and cheese; pulse just until blended.
Coat a 3 cups (720 ml) or 4 cups (960 ml) baking dish with cooking spray.
Scrape artichoke mixture into prepared baking dish(es). Dip will keep, covered, in refrigerator for up to 2 days until ready to bake. Cook 25 to 35 minutes or until heated though. Serve hot.

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