Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced onions or 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1/4 cup real butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup fresh-grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
  • 12 ounces artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Method

  • In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and onion in butter until golden, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  • -Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • -Slowly whisk in cream and broth and continue cooking until boiling.
  • -Once boiling, stir in Romano, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt; stir until cheese has melted; remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • -Stir sour cream into pan, then fold in dry spinach and artichoke hearts.
  • -Fold the mixture into a microwave-safe serving dish, or into several serving-size dishes.
  • -Sprinkle cheddar evenly over top(s).
  • -At this point, the dip can be refrigerated until ready to serve, if desired.
  • -Microwave dip on 50% power just until cheese has melted.