SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE MELTS
Your favorite creamy dip-but in a form you (and your kids) can happily eat for dinner. Serve with a salad of bitter greens and a bright vinaigrette.
Provided by Deb Perelman
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Sandwich Artichoke Cheese Spinach Parmesan Cream Cheese Small Plates Kid-Friendly Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Bring 1/2 cup water and a large pinch of salt to a simmer in a large skillet with straight sides over medium-high heat. Add spinach, a fistful at a time, letting it wilt slightly before adding more and using tongs or a heatproof rubber spatula to toss as you go. Continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until all of the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
- Drain artichoke hearts and press out as much liquid as you can. Coarsely chop artichoke hearts and spinach and place in a large bowl. Add garlic, Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and 1/2 tsp. salt and mix well; season with pepper. Gently mix in cream cheese, taking care not to fully break up pieces. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
- Arrange slices of bread on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Drizzle 1 side of each toast with oil and spoon spinach mixture on top, packing it on and taking care to cover edges so they don't burn. Cut 2 slices of cheese in half. Place a slice and a half of cheese on top of each toast, arranging so that spinach mixture is covered.
- Broil toasts until cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2 minutes (keep a watchful eye on toasts as no two broilers are the same and you don't want the toasts to burn).
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Ruben de Klerk
[email protected]I've made these melts several times now and they are always a hit! They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they are so easy to make and that they can be made ahead of time.
malkana gee
[email protected]These melts were easy to make and delicious! I used fresh spinach and artichokes, and the flavor was amazing. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Innvestor Ib
[email protected]I made these melts for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved them and my husband and I thought they were delicious too. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will defi
Toxik
[email protected]These melts were a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best spinach and artichoke melts he had ever had. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Jorge San Miguel
[email protected]I made these melts for my friends and they raved about them! They said they were the best spinach and artichoke melts they had ever had. I was really happy with how they turned out and I will definitely be making them again.
Helen Hollins
[email protected]These melts were delicious! The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. The bread was also nice and crispy. I would definitely make these again.
IM _wx0
[email protected]I've made these melts several times now and they are always a hit! They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they are so easy to make and that they can be made ahead of time.
Kelvin Sequeira
[email protected]These melts were easy to make and delicious! I used fresh spinach and artichokes, and the flavor was amazing. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the bread was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Donald Aderholt
[email protected]I made these melts for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved them and my husband and I thought they were delicious too. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will defi
Phaddi Paddington
[email protected]These melts were a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best spinach and artichoke melts he had ever had. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
emily hudson
[email protected]I made these melts for my friends and they raved about them! They said they were the best spinach and artichoke melts they had ever had. I was really happy with how they turned out and I will definitely be making them again.
andries koch
[email protected]These melts were delicious! The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. The bread was also nice and crispy. I would definitely make these again.
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[email protected]I've made these spinach and artichoke melts several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are always a hit. I love that they are so easy to make and that they can be made ahead of time.
Sans Sans
[email protected]I made these melts for my family and they loved them! The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, and the spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Promise Banda
[email protected]These spinach and artichoke melts were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and so delicious. The flavors of the spinach, artichoke, and cheese blended perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.