world’s best spinach artichoke dip

makes 2 quarts (~10-12 servings)
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
total time: 40 minutes

ingredients
1 stick of butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1.5 c shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 c grated romano cheese
16 oz. sour cream
10 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed to get rid of excess liquid)
14 oz. artichoke hearts
4 oz. diced chilies
1 T chopped garlic

directions

easiest method (using crockpot)

1. chop artichokes.
2. drain off any excess liquid from spinach and chilies.
3. combine everything in crock pot and allow to heat through (about 40 minutes).

fastest method (using instant pot)

1. use the butter to coat the bottom of the inner pot.
2. combine all of the cream cheese, parmesan, romano, and sour cream in a pot over medium heat or on sautee in an instant pot until melted and combined.
3. while cheese is melting, drain and chop the artichokes and drain any excess liquid off of spinach.
4. stir the spinach, artichokes, chilies, and garlic into the cheese.
5. serve warm. this makes enough to fill a 2-quart crock pot.

***if you want to reheat it or leftovers, put in microwave for 3-6 minutes (depending on how much is left – 6 minutes to reheat the whole recipe’s worth) and gently stir it breaking it up and making sure to mix well before serving.***

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7 layer dip

prep time: 25 minutes
makes 12 servings

ingredients
16 oz. salsa (for best results: drain for at least 4-5 hours)
2.5 c guacamole (4-6 avocados, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 onion [finely chopped], garlic salt & pepper, dash of cumin)
1 lb. ground beef
2 c sour cream
3 T taco seasoning
juice of 1/2 lime (or 1 tsp lemon juice)
2 c shredded cheese
2 c shredded lettuce
10 oz. grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
chips, for serving

directions

1. brown the ground beef and mix in half (1.5 T) of the taco seasoning. drain.
2. spread guacamole in an even layer on the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
3. next, spread the ground beef over guacamole.
4. top with a layer of salsa.
5. in a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime/lemon juice. spread in an even layer on top of the salsa.
6. sprinkle tomatoes, then lettuce, and lastly, cheese.
7. serve with chips and enjoy !

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