Description
A silky, savory starter featuring tangy artichokes and a golden crust for a luxurious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped (reserve a few halves for garnish)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a shallow baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; mix until glossy.
- Fold in chopped artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, smoothing the surface, and nestle reserved artichoke halves on top.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and 1 tbsp Parmesan; toss and sprinkle over the dip.
- Chill for 10 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden-brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for easier blending. Freshly grate Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg