This hot artichoke dip recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. No Joke, everyone usually huddles around it and just keeps on dipping. It\u2019s the perfect dip, spread and appetizer – it\u2019s sort of like a cousin to the ever popular spinach artichoke dip. No spinach in this one but it is full of amazing flavours and a rich creaminess and cheesiness like no other. I first tried this at a friends house and she called it her hot mayo dip – because you guessed it – its got some mayo in it (ok maybe a bit more then some mayo) – no one will ever know it though – you will have them guessing and wondering what is in this most irrisistible dip, and like me you will very quickly be asking for the recipe after your first bite. My friend sent me the recipe and its a bon appetit recipe and with some tweaking I made some adjustments for a bit of a richer creamier texture and one I wanted to share with you guys. I know you will absolutely love it – so hurry up and try it and let me know!! This makes a hefty amount enough to feed 12 but you can easily halve the recipe for a smaller batch. Enjoy!<\/p>\n
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Ingredients for This Simple Artichoke Dip:<\/h2>\n
There are not too many ingredients required for this dip but the combination of these ingredients creates a fabulous combination of flavor and textures in this dip<\/p>\n
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- Artichokes<\/strong> – you will need canned or jarred artichoke hearts – whole, quartered, or sliced – I process half of them then roughly chop the other half (feel free house frozen artichoke too but make sure they are thawed and drained well)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Mayonnaise<\/strong> – yes mayonnaise and there\u2019s loads of it in this recipe – 2 cups – trust me on this – although there is a hefty amount its not all you taste – in fact most are surprised that there\u2019s mayonnaise in it. I use an olive oil based real mayo – choose one that you love (make sure to use real mayo not miracle whip)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Cream Cheese<\/strong> – cream cheese adds some delicious creamy texture, richness and a bit of tanginess to the dip ( the original recipe has no cream cheese so technically its optional but I recommend it for added richness to this dip)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Garlic<\/strong> – two cloves is what I used but feel free to add more to taste if you like your dip super garlicky\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Green Chilies<\/strong> – love them in this dip. Canned green chiles have a\u00a0mild, slightly sweet flavor with a hint of heat.<\/li>\n
- Pimentos<\/strong> – or pimiento peppers are small red peppers that are not at all spicy. Pimento peppers are even more mild than red bell peppers. You might recognize them as the little red peppers stuffed inside green olives. They are usually sold in a jar or can – they add a nice flavour to the dip but they are optional and the dip will still be delicious without them if you are finding it difficult to locate them\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Parmesan Cheese<\/strong> – This adds loads of flavour to the dip especially since parmesan cheese has such a distinct savoury flavour. Freshly grated is always best\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Chili Flakes<\/strong> – for a little heat – feel free to adjust amounts to taste\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Salt and Pepper<\/strong> – adjust to taste\u00a0\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nHow to Make This Delicious Hot Artichoke Dip<\/h2>\n
This dip doesn\u2019t require too much effort but the result is spectacular. Here are the simple instructions for making it<\/p>\n
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- In a food processor or blender, blend half of the artichoke Hearts with 1 cup of parmesan cheese, mayo, cream cheese, and garlic and blend until well combined. (This step is actually optional – I like blending it so that the base is creamy with some added texture with the other half of the artichoke, green chilies and pimientos. Feel free to just mix everything together in a bowl if you prefer not blending half of it)<\/li>\n
- Empty mixture into a bowl if blending and stir in the remaining ingredients\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Empty out into a baking dish or skillet\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and bake until bubbling and golden\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Serve warm with whatever you like – for suggestions read on below\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat to Serve This Artichoke Dip With<\/h2>\n
This dip is so good with just about anything – anything crispy or crunchy that allows you to scoop the dip from the dish to your mouth. Here are a few great options:<\/p>\n
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- French bread or any crusty bread<\/li>\n
- Tortilla chips\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Baguette slices\/crostini\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Pita chips\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Crackers\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Chips\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Sliced veggies like carrots, celery, cucumbers , bell peppers<\/li>\n
- Anything else you might want to dip into this lovely dish.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nWays To Adapt This Recipe<\/h2>\n
Want to dress up this basic recipe? Feel fret add in a protein or extra seasoning or spices too. Here are a few suggestions:<\/p>\n
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- Chopped fresh chiles or jalape\u00f1os<\/li>\n
- Sour cream for some of the mayo<\/li>\n
- Lemon zest\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce or soya sauce for extra flavour\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Shredded crab meat – or even cooked and shredded chicken\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Cajun seasoning or other seasoning to flavour the dip\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Sliced green onions chives or chopped fresh herbs\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Swap all or some of the parmesan for another hard cheese, like asiago, mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack cheese or do a combo of your favourites\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Crumbled bacon\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nMore Dips and Appetizers You Will Love:\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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- Mayonnaise<\/strong> – yes mayonnaise and there\u2019s loads of it in this recipe – 2 cups – trust me on this – although there is a hefty amount its not all you taste – in fact most are surprised that there\u2019s mayonnaise in it. I use an olive oil based real mayo – choose one that you love (make sure to use real mayo not miracle whip)\u00a0<\/li>\n