| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Cook: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, stemmed, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and julienned
- 10 to 15 small corn tortillas, cut into fourths
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer.
- Combine 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil and flour in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly 5 to 6 minutes for a blond roux. Whisk in the milk and bring the liquid up to a boil. Season the liquid with salt and cayenne. Simmer the liquid for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid is thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Set the sauce aside.
- In a saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in handfuls of spinach at a time, until all the spinach is incorporated. Add the garlic and artichoke and saute for 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Remove the vegetables from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl. Fold the cheese sauce into the vegetables. Turn the mixture into a baking pan. Bake the dip for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Fry the tortilla chips, batches at a time, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the chips are golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chips with the dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 724 |
| Total Fat | 60 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 775 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 724 |
| Total Fat | 60 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 775 mg |
Reviews
Emeril never lets me down. Delicious.
We’ve tried several spinach artichoke dip recipes and this one is our favorite! This is a great recipe and it’s easy to make! It’s great with chips or toasted sourdough bread.
It’s an amazing Super Bowl hit every year for me! Guests won’t come if I don’t make it. I have substituted unsalted butter instead of veggie oil because it takes on a better flavor!
Best spinach and artichoke dip I ever had! The chips were perfect with it.
Fantastic! A huge hit at potlucks!