Spinach Artichoke Dip
(from Coker Family’s recipe box)
One of the best!
Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Source: Eileen Oxley Coker (from RecipeThing user cokerlj)
Categories: Appetizers Dips & Snacks
Ingredients
- 2 each 8 ounce packages cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounce bag frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and well drained
- 13 3/4 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well drained
- 2/3 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 cup prepared salsa
Directions
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In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the cream cheese, cream, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
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Add the spinach and process until thoroughly mixed.
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Add the artichokes and process just until coarsely chopped.
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Turn the mixture into a 3 1/2 quart electric slow cooker; smooth the top.
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Cover and cook on the high heat setting 75 to 90 minutes, until hot in the center.
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Sprinkle the top evenly with the Jack cheese and spoon the salsa in a ring around the inside edges of the slow cooker.
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Cover and continue heating on high 15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted.
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Reduce the heat to the low setting and serve warm with crackers or tortilla chips for dipping.
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Refrigerate any leftovers.