Cast-Iron Spinach And Artichoke Dip, Perfect For Any Gathering

by Women's Health | Sep 12, 2024 | Recipes

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Whether you’re hosting your in-laws, colleagues, your former high school mates or self-care Sunday with the girls, this spinach and artichoke dip is easy enough on the palette to be liked by all and is perfect for any gathering.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Made Easy

Cast-Iron Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Whip up this creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetiser that’s perfect for game day or a cosy night in.

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Prep Time 45

Course Side Dish

Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

1 Cast-iron skillet

Ingredients

Canola oil, for grill grates
220 g Cream cheese, at room temp
½ cup Sour cream
1 tsp Lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 large Clove garlic, grated
56 g Parmesan, grate (About ½ cup), divided
Kosher salt and pepper
400 g Artichokes, drained and chopped
250 g Frozen leaf spinach, thaw and squeezed dry
1 small loaf Country bread, sliced
3 Tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

Set up grill for direct and indirect cooking and heat to medium. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates with canola oil.
In bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, garlic, ¼cup Parmesan and ½ tap each salt and pepper. Fold in artichokes and spinach. Transfer to 20 cm cast-iron skillet. Top with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan and cover with aluminium foil.
Place skillet over indirect heat and cook, covered, 10 mins. Remove foil and rotate skillet, keeping over indirect heat; cook uncovered, until bubbling and golden brown, 18 to 20 mins. Remove from grill.
Drizzle bread with olive oil and grill on direct heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 1 min. Serve with dip.