Best 7 Baked Creamy Artichoke Pita Appetizer Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our baked creamy artichoke pita appetizer, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features a creamy artichoke dip, nestled in a crispy pita shell, and topped with a golden brown cheese crust. The richness of the artichoke and cream cheese blend perfectly with the tangy feta and Parmesan cheeses, while the buttery pita provides a satisfying crunch. This appetizer is not only a feast for the senses but also a breeze to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including a spinach artichoke dip version, a phyllo dough alternative, and a gluten-free option, ensuring there's something for every palate and dietary preference.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ARTICHOKE SQUARES



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Game day or party these baked artichoke squares are a great appetizer.

Provided by Ellen Folkman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 jars (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoons Italian parsley, chopped
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Drain liquid from one jar of artichokes into skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic in liquid until soft. Drain liquid from remaining jar and discard. Chop all artichoke hearts.
  • In mixing bowl combine eggs, breadcrumbs and parsley. Stir in onion mixture, artichokes, cheese, salt and pepper. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Cut into small squares and arrange on serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 servings

CREAMY ARTICHOKE APPETIZERS



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Cheesy crust made using Bisquick® mix layered with bell peppers and Progresso® artichoke hearts mixture gives you savory baked appetizers - perfect to treat a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, diced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cans (14 oz each) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix and mozzarella cheese until thoroughly combined. Stir in water and oil until dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Let stand 8 minutes.
  • Using hands dipped in additional Bisquick mix, press dough in bottom and up sides of pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until crust is puffed and top edges are just starting to brown.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except artichokes. Stir in artichokes. Evenly spread mixture over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and crust is golden brown.
  • Set oven control to broil. Broil with top of pan 6 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until filling is golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SIMPLE ARTICHOKE DIP



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Serve with sliced baguettes or pita chips.

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese and mix well. Spread mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BAKED ARTICHOKE FRITTATA



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Couldn't be easier. This is baked in a shallow casserole dish or 4 small 1 1/2 cup sized shallow individual pans. It gets nice and puffy almost like a souffle which makes a beautiful presentation. I found this recipe in an old Sunset cook book. This is Florentine sytle cooking. Makes a great dinner or breakfast. You can sub jack cheese for the fontina also.

Provided by Mamablowfish

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts
6 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook artichoke hearts according to package directions and drain well.
  • Spread artichokes evenly in a well greased, shallow 1 1/2 - 2 quart baking dish. (round or oval is nice).
  • Beat eggs with half and half, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Stir in fontina cheese and pour over artichokes.
  • Bake uncovered in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle evenly with parmesan then return to oven and bake for 5-8 minutes more or until frittata is puffed and lightly browned.
  • Serve at once.

BAKED ARTICHOKE APPETIZER



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This is a yummy favourite of mine to serve as part of pre-dinner munchies, or as a snack to a group of friends (it also doubles well). I found it many years ago in Out of This World CookBook II. Credit for the recipe goes to Virginia Prentice.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, well drained
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise (for best results, don't use Miracle Whip, it's too sweet)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Tabasco sauce, to taste (or any hot sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Spray a 4-cup casserole dish with Pam, or lightly grease it; set aside.
  • Chop drained artichokes and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients and combine; put mixture into casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve with crackers, melba toast, or your favourite dippers.

HOT SPINACH SPREAD WITH PITA CHIPS



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Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. -Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 cups spread).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
6 pita breads (6 inches)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly., Meanwhile, cut each pita bread into 8 wedges. Place in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Combine the butter, lemon pepper, cumin and garlic salt; brush over pita wedges. , Bake for 7-9 minutes or until crisp. Serve with spinach spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

EASY CREAMY ARTICHOKE DIP



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Few dishes are so easy and taste so good as this one. This creamy artichoke dip improves with 12 to 24 hours in the fridge, allowing all of the flavors to meld. Delicious served with roasted veggies, carrot sticks, pita chips, or tortilla strips. If you like artichokes, this dish has your name all over it.

Provided by Laura Kelso

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Artichoke Dip Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, or more to taste, minced
1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic in a blender until smooth; transfer to a serving bowl. Stir lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • For the creamiest artichoke dip, use a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  • If you don't have fresh artichoke hearts, you can use canned or frozen artichoke hearts. Just be sure to drain and chop them before using.
  • To make the pita chips, you can use store-bought pita bread or make your own. If you're making your own, be sure to brush them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt before baking.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can also use a skillet or a pie plate.
  • Be sure to serve the artichoke dip warm with the pita chips.

Conclusion:

This baked creamy artichoke pita appetizer is the perfect party food. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests. The creamy artichoke dip is made with a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and artichoke hearts. It's then baked until bubbly and golden brown. The pita chips are made with store-bought pita bread that's been brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt. They're baked until crispy. Serve the artichoke dip warm with the pita chips and enjoy!

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