Description:

The most perfect mixture of artichokes, spinach and creaminess possible!

Source:

d.lishus

Serves/Makes:1-10 (it's that good!)

Ingredients

• 2 packages/boxes frozen spinach
• 2 small jars marinated artichokes
• 1/2 red bell pepper, small dice
• 1 medium onion, small dice
• 1 small can water chestnuts, small dice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese
• 1 to 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) mayonnaise
• 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
• 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups (475 ml) mozerella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (225 ml) monteray jack cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• toasted almonds, for garnish
• bread rounds or crackers

Preparation

• Prepare the spinach and thaw and drain.
• Squeeze out the water and make sure spinach is chopped well; set aside.
• Drain the artichokes, reserve the marinade, and chop well.
• Set aside.
• Heat up the reserved marinade in a pan over medium heat.
• Cook the onion and red pepper in the marinade until soft and fragrant; mix in the package of cream cheese and mix until combined.
• Set aside to cool off.
• In a large bowl combine the spinach, artichokes, drained water chestnuts, and onion/pepper/cream cheese mixture; mix well.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, tasting to adjust to your personal liking, and mix everything until well combined.
• Pour into a well greased baking dish or baking bowl and bake at about 350 F. until everything is cooked and melted.
• remove from oven and be careful not to be attacked immediately by anyone who smells the aroma!
• sprinkle with almonds, if you like them indulge yourself into a true fantasy dish.

Comments

This is the most full-proof dish; never any leftovers at parties, and you will be the most popular guest ever.