This hot artichoke dip has a crusty top and a creamy centre. An artichoke appetizer with parmesan and garlic, it is very easy to make and perfect for dinner parties as it can be prepared in advance and just put in the oven 30 minutes before serving. Created by Mindy Arbo
If you are using frozen artichokes cook them in a microwave for 5 minutes
6 fresh or frozen artichokes
If you are using fresh artichokes or you don't have a microwave, clean them as from instructions above and boil them for 20 minutes.
6 fresh or frozen artichokes
In a food processor blend the cooked artichokes, garlic, mayo, Parmesan and lemon juice
5 peeled garlic cloves, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt & pepper
Butter 4 small pots
Pour the spread into the 4 pots
Top with some extra parmesan
extra parmesan for topping
Cook in the oven at 355 F -180 C for 30/35 minutes, depending on how large and thick is the layer of the artichoke mix.
Serve hot with 2 slices of rustic bread
1 loaf Rustic Walnut bread or traditional Baguette
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Notes
This recipe, I use frozen artichokes but if you cannot find frozen artichokes you can use the fresh ones.
If you don't know how to clean fresh artichokes follow the instructions below.
Before you clean fresh artichokes wear a pair of gloves as artichokes stain
Immediately immerse the artichokes in water and lemon otherwise they will turn black
I usually make 2 pots so they can be placed at the two ends of the table.
If the dinner is more formal I make a little pot for each guest. With the quantities of this recipe, you can make 6 pots.
It is very important not to use a pot that it is too large as the mix will be too thin. If too thin it will risk burning and it will not be as creamy in the centre. You need to have minimum 1 in or 2.5 centimetres of artichoke mix to dip into.