I saw this recipe on TV and thought it sounded perfect for our Superbowl Party. It turned out great! I wasn't able to find frozen artichoke hearts, so I just left them out all together. Next time I'll throw in some canned ones.
Gorgonzola Spinach and Artichoke Dip
30-Minute Meals - Rachael Ray
2 boxes chopped frozen spinach (10 ounces each)
1 box frozen artichoke hearts
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 cup Gorgonzola crumbles
1 ½ cups shredded (a little larger than grated, available in tubs) Asiago or Parmigiano-Reggiano
Thick sesame bread sticks, for dipping
Celery hearts, trimmed for dipping
Pita crisps with Parmesan and herbs (recommended: Stacy's)
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Defrost spinach 10 minutes on defrost setting in microwave then drain well by wringing out in dish towel. Defrost artichokes as well, 6 minutes on defrost in microwave then wring out and finely chop.
Heat a sauce pot with butter over medium to medium-high heat. Add garlic to melted butter and stir 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle in flour and combine 1 minute more. Whisk in stock and milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Thicken 2 minutes then remove from heat and melt in Gorgonzola. Stir in spinach and artichokes and half the shredded cheese then transfer to a small casserole and top with remaining cheese. Brown and bubble in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Serve with bread sticks, celery hearts and pita crisps for dipping.
Makes 3 1/2 cups
MacGourmet Rating: 5 StarsLabels: 30-minute meals, appetizer, artichoke, dip, gorgonzola, pita, rachael ray, spinach, wow