Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip

Looking for that perfect appetizer to serve this summer? You are going to love this jazzed up spinach artichoke dip.


Your family is going to LOVE this Spinach Artichoke Dip. This easy summer appetizer is easy to whip up and a healthy spinach recipe everyone won't be able to get enough of. Family favorite recipes.






Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip






chop onion, grate garlic, and zest lemon



Start out by chopping the onion, grating the garlic cloves, and zesting the lemon.




cook onion, garlic, lemon zest, and seasonings and add flour



In medium skillet melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and onion. Cook until tender and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, grated lemon peel, and squeezed juice from the lemon. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute






add chicken broth, cheese, and pimientos



Gradually add in broth, salt, pepper, ground mustard, and nutmeg. Increase heat to high and cook whisking often, until thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in drained and patted dry thawed spinach, chopped artichokes, pimientos, and Parmesan cheese.






spinach artichoke dip



Transfer to casserole dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Preheat broil and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly golden brown. Serve with bagel or pita chips.






easy summer appetizers



This makes such a yummy easy summer appetizers the whole family will LOVE! Such a great way to get kids to eat healthy veggies.








Yield: 8-10 servings


Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip



prep time: 15 MINScook time: 5 MINStotal time: 20 mins


Looking for that perfect appetizer to serve this summer? You are going to love this jazzed up spinach artichoke dip.



INGREDIENTS:






  • 20 oz frozen spinach, thawed & drained

  • 3 TAB butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 teas ground thyme

  • 1 lemon, grate peel & squeeze lemon

  • 3 TAB flour

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1/2 salt

  • 1/4 teas ground mustard

  • 1/4 teas pepper

  • 1/8 teas nutmeg

  • 13.75 can artichoke, drained

  • 1 cup Parmesan

  • 1 cup mozzarella

  • small can diced pimientos, drained

  • bagel slices or pita chips to dip






INSTRUCTIONS:






  1. In medium skillet melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and onion. Cook until tender and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add thyme, grated lemon peel, and squeezed juice from the lemon.

  3. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute; gradually add in broth, salt, pepper, ground mustard, and nutmeg.

  4. Increase heat to high and cook whisking often, until thickened, about 6-8 minutes.

  5. Stir in drained and patted dry thawed spinach, chopped artichokes, pimientos, and Parmesan cheese.

  6. Transfer to casserole dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Preheat broil and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly golden brown.

  7. Serve with bagel or pita chips.







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Beth Gorden is a homeschooling mother of six who strives to enjoy every moment with her kids through hands-on learning, crafts, new experiences, and lots of playing together. Beth is also the creator and author of 123 Homeschool 4 Me where she shares 1000+ free printables, creative homeschool lessons, crafts, and other fun ideas to help preschool and homeschooling families have fun while learning and exploring together.