Thursday, January 27, 2011

Knock Your Socks Off Collard Greens and Artichoke Dip



I guess I am a true Southerner. I just made my first collard greens dip. Yep, you heard me right! This dip is similar to spinach artichoke dip but I love the different flair the Collards give the dip. I literally could not stop eating this. It oozes with two different cheeses and is filled to the brim with artichokes and collards. I like to think this counted as my veggie of the day! Next time you need a special appetizer to bring to a party, make this dip!

COLLARD GREENS AND ARTICHOKE DIP
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced
Dash hot sauce
Dash Worcestershire sauce
2 (10-ounce) boxes collard greens, thawed and drained
1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until it reaches a golden blonde color. Slowly whisk in the cream and turn up heat until it thickens.

Add the Parmesan and Cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Fold in the collard greens and artichoke hearts.

Add mixture to a casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Serve this dip with baked pita chips

Print Recipe HERE

13 comments:

Jill said...

this sounds delish!! I love anything with artichokes, I honestly don't think I have ever had collard greens. I think i will give this a try:)

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

Definitely a true southerner! That's a good thing. And this sounds amazing...speaking of amazing, that subway tile in the prev post is so gorgeous...I'm dreaming about it in my kitchen one day, too!

Carly Messmer said...

I had never thought of substituting collard greens for spinach, but it sounds great!

I'll have to try this one out. :)

Hamptontoes said...

I'm printing this recipe and adding it to my recipe book. Your review makes it sound too good to pass!

KatiePerk said...

I am going to make this ASAP! Thanks for sharing! We still have collards growing in our garden!

Cindy said...

Sounds so good!! I am def going to try it. Thanks for sharing!

Chassity (Look Linger Love) said...

Oh Natalie, stop!! This looks fantastic and I am such a dip girl. Must make!

Town and Country House said...

This looks amazing--perfect for our Super Bowl party. Thanks for following Town and Country Mom--I hope to have my Peru pics up soon!

Balancing Lisa said...

This looks AMAZING!!!! and thanks for the print page!!! Doing that next!

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Holy City Chic | Megan said...

mmmm... makes my mouth water! Thanks for sharing!

ps. I left you a little something on my blog :)

XO

Erin said...

This looks amaze. Like good enough to throw a get together just so I can serve this dip.

Christina said...

hot damn...that's a nice recipe.

karly from [kar[+]wade] said...

yuuuum! I need this, right nowww! im excited to follow your blog and start catching up on your posts!
-karly
www.karpluswade.blogspot.com