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Creamy Artichoke Habanero Dip

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Creamy Artichoke Habanero Dip

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dip
  • broccolirose's Testing Notes: Here's a spicy new take on the classic artichoke dip: hot peppers and artichoke hearts are nestled in tangy cream cheese and elegant mascarpone. You'll know when it's ready to eat when the...

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    The Enchanted Cook's Notes: This creamy dip is rich and delicious with just the right amount of kick. I travel a lot for work and one day while standing on line at an airport in Northern California I was chatting with...

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Serves 4-6

  1. Place sliced habanero, garlic, and salt in a small bowl and cover with vinegar. Cover bowl and allow to marinate on counter top for 24 hours or up to 3 days.

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  2. Remove the habaneros from the marinade and mince. The remaining vinegar mixture will be hot and you may wish to reserve it to sprinkle on steamed spinach or other greens.

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Make the Dip:

4 ounces organic cream cheese Ask a question about this ingredient

4 ounces mascarpone cheese Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon minced marinated habanero peppers Ask a question about this ingredient

1 7.5-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rough-chopped, liquid reserved Ask a question about this ingredient

3 large cloves of garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon good mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon reserved liquid from marinated artichoke hearts Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

chopped fresh chives to garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Oven 350 degrees F.

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  2. Mix all the ingredients (except the chives) together then place in a small-medium baking dish and spread evenly. Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes until hot, bubbly and lightly browned.

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  3. Serve hot straight from the oven. Garnish with fresh chives and serve with fresh veggies, crostini, tortilla chips, sliced French bread, or toasted pita points. Or just grab a spoon and dig in.

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6 Comments on Creamy Artichoke Habanero Dip

Me-and-had-1 Reply

YUM! This looks really great. I love the habanero kick! They've always scared me, too, but I'm going to dive into this one head first. Thanks!

Img_1939b Reply

Oh I hope you like it! Let me know if you make it and what you think!

Copy_of_me Reply

Love this...saved it, thanks for sharing it!

Img_1939b Reply

Thanks Lapadia!!

Img_9896 Reply

A family friend of mine makes this sort of dip and I got the recipe from her and make it for parties and it is always a hit. I love the custard-like texture it has when it's done baking. I want to dig into your picture...mmmm! :)

Img_1939b Reply

Thank you so much!

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