Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip
45 min.
20
65kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game? This Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors that will leave your guests begging for more. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or looking for a delicious snack, this dip is sure to impress. With its rich blue cheese and tender artichoke hearts, every bite is a delightful experience.

What makes this dip even more appealing is that it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile choice for various dietary preferences. The combination of reduced-fat sour cream and fat-free cream cheese ensures that you can indulge without the guilt, all while keeping the flavor profile rich and satisfying. Plus, the addition of sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and garlic adds a wonderful depth of flavor that perfectly complements the blue cheese.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dip is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for serving a crowd, with enough to satisfy up to 20 people. Whether you serve it with fresh veggies, gluten-free crackers, or toasted bread, this Blue Cheese-Artichoke Dip is bound to be the star of your next gathering. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a dip that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce artichoke hearts drained coarsely chopped canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cup cheese blue crumbled
  • ounce cream sour reduced-fat
  • ounce weight cream cheese fat-free softened
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.8 cup bell pepper red chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and bell pepper; saut 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; saut 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Place onion mixture in a 2 1/2-quart electric slow cooker.
  6. Add blue cheese and remaining ingredients; stir until blended. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours or until cheese melts and mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  7. Ingredient Tip: If you really love blue cheese, then pull out all the stops and choose Gorgonzola for this dip. Among blues, Gorgonzola is moist, creamy, savory, earthy, and slightly spicier than its relatives. However, any blue will do.

Nutrition Facts

Calories65kcal
Protein25.57%
Fat46.2%
Carbs28.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.4
Glycemic Load
0.29
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.0573912807133%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.26kcal
3.26%
Fat:3.28g
5.04%
Saturated Fat:2.09g
13.07%
Carbohydrates:4.51g
1.5%
Net Carbohydrates:3.64g
1.32%
Sugar:1.56g
1.73%
Cholesterol:10.39mg
3.46%
Sodium:313.76mg
13.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.08g
8.17%
Phosphorus:97.52mg
9.75%
Vitamin C:7.89mg
9.57%
Calcium:94.05mg
9.4%
Vitamin A:269.96IU
5.4%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.5%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.96%
Fiber:0.87g
3.5%
Folate:11.75µg
2.94%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.91%
Selenium:1.95µg
2.79%
Potassium:97.25mg
2.78%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.41%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.35%
Magnesium:6.73mg
1.68%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.24%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes