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Great appetizer for your tailgating events!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita chips for serving
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 8-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with pita chips for dipping.
Tips for Serving at Tailgate Events:
- Prep Ahead: Prepare the dip in advance and refrigerate it. On game day, simply bake it at the venue until warm.
- Serve in a Slow Cooker: To keep the dip warm throughout the event, transfer it to a slow cooker set on warm settings.
- Add Variety: Offer assorted dippers such as sliced baguettes, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers) to complement the pita chips.
- Garnish: Top the dip with extra mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a pop of color.
- Quick Clean-Up: Use disposable aluminum baking pans to reduce clean-up time after the event.
