Houstons Chicago Style Hot Artichoke Dip Recipes

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP (HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT COPYCAT)

Steps:

• In food processor blend artichokes, Romano cheese, garlic and Parmesan cheese for about 1 - 1 1/2 minutes.
• Artichokes and cheeses should be minced, but should not be pasty.In a mixing bowl add drained spinach, cream, sour cream, mozzarella, stir well. Spoon into mixing bowl mixture from food processor.
• Blend all ingredients. Mixture should have a medium thick consistency. Spray an oven proof shallow serving dish. Pour artichoke mixture into baking dish and bake for 20 - 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Artichoke dip should be a little bubbly and cheese melted through. Remove from oven and serve with your favorite heated tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa and enjoy.

HOUSTON'S SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Steam the spinach. Strain and squeeze through cheesecloth. Must be very dry. Chop finely and set aside.
• In heavy saucepan, melt butter.
• Add garlic and onions and saute about 3-5 minutes.
• Add flour to make a roux. Stir and cook about 1 minute.
• Slowly add heavy cream, stirring with a whisk to prevent lumping. Mixture will thicken at the boiling point.
• When it thickens, add lemon juice, Tabasco, salt and Parmesan cheese.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in sour cream.
• Fold in dry, chopped spinach, coarse diced artichoke hearts and Jack cheese. Stir until cheese is melted
• Serve immediately, or portion and microwave to order.
• Serve with salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips for dipping.

HOUSTON'S GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH REMOULADE

Steps:

• Trim the tops and ends of leaves from the artichokes, cut in half lengthwise and remove the fuzzy choke. Squeeze a bit of lemon on immediately to prevent browning. If preparing artichokes ahead of time, place them in a bowl of lemon water until ready to boil. If unsure how to properly prep an artichoke, look online for an easy demonstration.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Add artichokes to boiling water, and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Squeeze the remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl. Stir in the olive oil and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the artichokes with a coating of the garlic dip, and place them on the preheated grill.
• Grill the artichokes for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with dip and turning frequently, until the tips are a little charred. Serve immediately with remoulade.
• Remoulade:.
• In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for several hours prior to serving.

HOUSTON'S CHICAGO-STYLE HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Put Romano cheese in a food processor with metal blade.
• Turn motor on and drop garlic through feed tube to mince.
• Stop machine and add spinach, artichokes, cream cheese and eggs.
• Process until thoroughly blended; turn into medium bowl.
• Fold in mozzarella cheese.
• Transfer to a 2- to 3-cup baking dish; bake until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve hot with tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa.