Houston’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Amarante

Thu, Aug 01 2019, 9:38 am

This is a over the top in terms of richness but is delicious Very Happy

I've also made a baked appetizer with the same profile (cheese and marinated artichoke hearts that is delicious and good at room temperature).

Houstons is a mini relatively upscale restaurant chain and this is one of their iconic items especially popular during Happy Hour Very Happy

Houston’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Excerpt From: Douglas, Ron H. - America's Most Wanted Recipes

I’ve never liked spinach but after trying this recipe at a Houston’s restaurant in midtown New York City, I was hooked. I made this dish for my wife’s birthday party and many of the guests said it was the best spinach dip they’ve ever tasted!

(2) 10 oz. boxes frozen spinach - thawed
1/4 cup real butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoon minced onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken stock (sub vegetable stock)
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup grated fresh Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar
12 oz. jar artichoke hearts - drained, coarsely chopped

1. Strain spinach and squeeze through a cheesecloth to remove as much liquid as possible; mince; set aside.

2. In heavy saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic and onions in butter until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. Slowly whisk in cream and stock and continue cooking until boiling.

5. Once boiling, stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and Romano cheese; stir until cheese has melted.

6. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

7. Stir in sour cream, then fold in dry spinach and artichoke hearts.

8. Sprinkle cheddar evenly over top.

9. Microwave to melt cheese and serve.