Once you've mixed up this dip in the food processor, cook it until hot
throughout in a slow cooker. Serve topped with melted cheese and
ringed with your favorite salsa.
Makes 10 servings
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup heavy cream (use half milk, if desired)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and well drained
1 (13-3/4 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well
drained
2/3 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 cup prepared salsa
Crackers or tortilla chips, for serving
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the cream cheese,
cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
Add the spinach and process until thoroughly mixed. Add the
artichokes and process just until coarsely chopped.
Turn the mixture into a 3-1/2-quart crockpot; smooth the top. Cover
and cook on the HIGH heat setting 1-1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until hot in the
center.
Sprinkle the top evenly with the jack cheese and spoon the salsa in a
ring around the inside edges of the crockpot. Cover and continue
heating on HIGH 15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted.
Reduce the heat to the LOW setting and serve warm with crackers or
tortilla chips for dipping. Refrigerate any leftovers.