(Houston's) Spinach Dip

Health score
11%
(Houston's) Spinach Dip
45 min.
8
305kcal
20.06%sweetness
10.98%saltiness
9.4%sourness
6.39%bitterness
6.93%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This spinach dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy texture and a blend of savory flavors, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of artichoke hearts, spinach, and three types of cheese creates a rich and indulgent taste sensation. It's a great dish to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a tasty snack, this spinach dip is sure to satisfy.

What sets this spinach dip apart is the addition of chicken stock, lemon juice, and hot sauce, which give it a unique depth of flavor. The artichoke hearts add a subtle earthy note, while the pecorino cheese brings a sharp, salty tang. The end result is a dip that's packed with flavor and has a wonderful creamy texture. It's perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, vegetables, or bread.

This recipe is also highly customizable. Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking or add in some extra spices to give it a kick. You can even experiment with different types of cheese to find your favorite combination. So, if you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer that's sure to impress, look no further than this Houston's spinach dip. It's a real crowd-pleaser and is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz artichoke hearts drained coarsely chopped canned
  • 0.3 chicken stock see 
  • 0.3 flour all-purpose
  • 20 oz spinach frozen thawed
  • garlic fresh minced
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 hot sauce 
  • juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5  onion chopped
  • 0.7 pecorino cheese fresh grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cream sour
  • Tbs butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cheddar cheese shredded white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • microwave
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Strain spinach and squeeze through a cheesecloth to remove as much liquid as possible.In heavy saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and onions in butter until golden, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.Slowly whisk in cream and stock and continue cooking until boiling.Once boiling, stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and Romano cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.Stir in sour cream, then fold in dry spinach and artichoke hearts.
  3. Pour in large ovenproof/microwave proof dish. Or smaller ramekins (as shown.)
  4. Sprinkle cheddar evenly on top.
  5. Heat in microwave or bake in oven until cheese on top is melted.
  6. Serve hot with tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories305kcal
Protein11.59%
Fat74.85%
Carbs13.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.25
Glycemic Load
2.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.576956521739%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.42mg

Taste

Sweetness:
20.06%
Saltiness:
10.98%
Sourness:
9.4%
Bitterness:
6.39%
Savoriness:
6.93%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:304.64kcal
15.23%
Fat:25.97g
39.95%
Saturated Fat:15.89g
99.28%
Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.53%
Net Carbohydrates:7.63g
2.78%
Sugar:2.46g
2.73%
Cholesterol:76.71mg
25.57%
Sodium:531.61mg
23.11%
Protein:9.04g
18.09%
Vitamin K:265.89µg
253.23%
Vitamin A:9165.27IU
183.31%
Folate:115.9µg
28.98%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.79%
Calcium:263.87mg
26.39%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.91%
Vitamin E:2.68mg
17.9%
Phosphorus:165.58mg
16.56%
Magnesium:63.68mg
15.92%
Selenium:10.39µg
14.85%
Fiber:2.96g
11.83%
Iron:1.68mg
9.36%
Potassium:325.48mg
9.3%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.78%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.9%
Zinc:1.04mg
6.92%
Vitamin C:5.69mg
6.89%
Copper:0.13mg
6.45%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.8%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.15%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.83%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.76%
Source:Foodista