FRESH SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP (AKA SHEEP DIP)

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Adapted from Best of the Best from Colorado, this recipe is so named, according to their description, because the recipe poster's father was a sheep rancher. This is supposedly a best selling recipe on the menu at River City Cafe in Colorado. I have not tried this yet, but since any spinach dip calling for fresh spinach appeals to me, I wanted to share it. This is very different from the usual spinach dips. I have never seen another version quite like this one. I am guessing at the cook time, which I will update once I try this. This makes enough dip for your whole herd! ;). To me, this is perfect football party food!

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon dip

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
6 ounces asiago cheese or 6 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 ounces fresh spinach, washed and patted dry
1 pint half-and-half cream or 1 pint light cream
20 ounces sour cream
24 ounces cream cheese or 24 ounces neufchatel cheese
8 ounces heavy cream
pita bread, cut into triangles, as dippers

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except the pita triangles in a food processor and combine until dip is mostly smooth with a few chunks of artichokes.
  • Heat by placing in a micro-safe dish and microwave until warmed through (5 minutes, stir, repeat several times as needed) or place in an oven safe dish and bake at 350 F until bubbly and warmed through, about 20-30 minutes or so.
  • Serve with pita triangles as dippers, or whatever you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5236, Fat 506.8, SaturatedFat 316.9, Cholesterol 1515.8, Sodium 2907.9, Carbohydrate 99.7, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 6, Protein 99.9

Lacey Bambrook
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I made this dip for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer.


ganesh bk
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This dip is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the artichokes and the cheese. It's perfect for dipping with chips, veggies, or bread.


Arriyunna Brown
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach artichoke dip, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It was really good and I actually ate more than I thought I would.


jude
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for parties.


Muhammad Khamisu Abdullahi
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I made this dip for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments on it.


Akhtarzeb Khan
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Arnob Howlader
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really liked this dip. The artichokes and cheese balance out the spinach flavor nicely.


Christine Lauderback
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This is the best spinach artichoke dip I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy. I love the addition of the artichokes, which give it a nice savory flavor.


Wonde sin
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I made this dip for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer.


Mdsohel mr57rana
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This dip is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the artichokes and the cheese. It's perfect for dipping with chips, veggies, or bread.


Joseph Ezzy
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach artichoke dip, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It was really good and I actually ate more than I thought I would.


TheWeird World
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for parties.


Tanzeela Shakeel
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I made this dip for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments on it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Laisiat Waiwai
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This dip is delicious! The spinach and artichokes are a great combination and the cheese is nice and gooey. I served it with pita chips and it was a perfect appetizer.


HMA Studio
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I've made this dip several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the addition of the artichokes, which give it a nice savory flavor.


zain asghar
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This spinach artichoke dip was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop raving about it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.