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Artichoke Mascarpone Dip
Artichoke Mascarpone Dip with spinach is the most creamy dip ever! If you're lucky enough to have leftovers, mix them with pasta for an easy, delicious meal.
- Prep15 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves12
- Rating5.0
Artichoke Mascarpone Dip- A creamy Artichoke Dip that’s made extra rich with the use of mascarpone cheese. It’s absolutely heavenly. There’s a little spinach added in, but this is predominantly an artichoke dip.
Mascarpone Cheese
I’ve been infatuated with mascarpone cheese ever since making this Asparagus Gratin. It has become my favorite asparagus dish ever. Then I made Salmon topped with Mascarpone Spinach and I became convinced that mascarpone should be added to just about everything. There are no words to describe the smoothness and creaminess of mascarpone cheese. You must experience it for yourself.
How To Serve Artichoke Mascarprone Dip
Your holiday season can’t possibly go by without making this warm and creamy Artichoke Mascarpone Dip. It’s totally irresistible. And be sure to invite lots of people over to enjoy it with you. Otherwise you will eat it all yourself. And your thighs will be hating you for it.
Even better, get your Thanksgiving meal started with a bang by serving this dip with some buttered and toasted French baguette slices. Everyone will make nice around the Thanksgiving table once their tummies have been delighted with Artichoke Mascarpone Dip. Water crackers and tortilla chips are also excellent choices to scoop up and enjoy every bite of this delicious dip.
If there are any leftovers, they can be mixed in with some pasta for a quick and easy meal.
Variations
- Use cream cheese in place of mascarpone cheese.
- Use sour cream in place of mayonnaise.
- Rosemary can be substituted for thyme.
- A half teaspoon of garlic powder and be used instead of fresh garlic.
- Leave the Panko crumbs off or substitute with crushed pork rinds for a low carb dip.
Make It Spicy
As written this recipe contains a small amount of spice from 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Double the amount of red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
Make Ahead
This creamy party dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Wait to sprinkle the Panko crumbs on just before serving.
More Artichoke Recipes
- Artichoke and Crab Dip Bread
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Ring
- Chicken Artichoke Casserole
More Creamy Dip Recipes
Recipe originally posted November 15, 2013.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
- 3
Add spinach and sauté 30 seconds. Turn heat off and stir to wilt spinach evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool and then press paper towels down on top to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Place chopped artichoke hearts in a medium bowl. Add mascarpone and mayonnaise. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add onion/spinach mixture to bowl along with both cheeses, red pepper flakes, thyme, paprika, and dry mustard. Fold everything together.
- 6
Spoon into a 1-quart baking dish, sprinkle with Panko crumbs, and bake for 20 minutes.
- 7
Combine butter and olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until butter is melted.
- 8
Brush both sides of bread slices with butter mixture, place on a baking sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 9
Serve dip warm with bread slices.
Notes
Note: I use either a 9-inch pie plate or 9-inch cast iron skillet for this recipe.
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.
Nutrition
- Calories227
- Carbs4
- Protein5
- Fat21
- Sodium268
- Fiber1
- Sugar1
