White Cheddar Artichoke & Spinach DIP with SMOKED CHICKEN made with All Purpose & Tasty Hot

Roasting & baking
Written By Marc Cardinali

This easy, crazy tasty cheesy spinach-artichoke dip is the ideal partner for toasty baguette slices, crackers, corn chips and pretzels. Great for parties, great for dinner, great for eating solo on the couch!

Recipe by Marc Cardinali. From Cluck & Squeal.

White Cheddar Artichoke & Spinach DIP with SMOKED CHICKEN made with All Purpose & Tasty Hot

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 6–8 as an appetizer
Cook temp: 350°F / 175°C
Method: Oven or slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1½ tbsp chopped green onion
  • 2 tsp Cluck & Squeal All Purpose Seasoning & BBQ Rub
  • ¼ tsp Cluck & Squeal Tasty Hot
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup freshly grated white or orange cheddar, divided (Asiago works for the mixed-in half)
  • ½ cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1¼ cups (or 1 can) artichoke hearts packed in water, rinsed and chopped
  • ½ lb unseasoned smoked boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the Oven

Preheat your oven or cooker to 350°F / 175°C.

2. Mix the Base

Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, All Purpose and Tasty Hot.

3. Fold In the Good Stuff

Add ½ cup of the cheddar, the spinach and the artichokes and mix until smooth. Stir in the smoked chicken (if using) and the lemon juice.

4. Top & Bake

Spread the dip into a 10-inch pie dish or cast iron pan. Top with the remaining cheddar and the green onions, then bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Serve with toasty baguette slices, crackers, corn chips or pretzels.

Tips & variations

Slow cooker option. For dinner parties, cook the dip in a slow cooker on low for 1–2 hours, until heated through.

Smoke it naked. Smoke the chicken thighs unseasoned so the dip's seasoning shines.

More recipe notes

Great for parties, great for dinner, great for eating solo on the couch!

This easy, crazy tasty, cheesy spinach-artichoke dip, made with Cluck & Squeal All Purpose and Tasty Hot, is the ideal partner for toasty baguette slices, crackers, corn chips and pretzels.

Marc Cardinali