Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 (8 1/2 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, finely chopped and squeezed dry
  • 10 ounces precooked shrimp, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • pita chips or bagel chips, for serving

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes; remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, 1/2 cup pecorino-romano, the paprika and mustard.
  • Stir in the artichoke hearts and shrimp; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup pecorino-romano.
  • Bake until warmed through, about 18 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Broil the dip until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot with the pita chips.