HIMM aka: Happiness in my Mouth (Spinach Artichoke Clam Dip)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup Colby Jack cheese
1/3 cup cream cheese
1/3 cup Hellmann's mayo. (used generic and I could tell the difference in the taste)
2 cups fresh spinach (or 8oz. frozen spinach)
1 can of clams (not sure of the size)
4oz artichokes (8 halves)
3 cloves garlic (use more or less depending on your taste)
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup milk (use more or less based on the consistence you like)
Supplies:
Hand Chopper (you could use a knife if you don't have a hand chopper)
Double Broiler (this just prevents if from burning to the bottom of the pan)
Step one:
Prep all ingredients
Chop garlic, spinach, and clams (note if you are using frozen spinach you will want to defrost and get any extra water out before adding it to this mixture)
Combine in bowl and set aside
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| Sorry for the fuzzy picture |
Combine all cheeses and mayo into double broiler and stir until it is mostly melted.
(Note: if you are not using a double broiler be sure to stir often, to prevent burning to the bottom of the pan)
Step three:
Add hot sauce
(Note:this could be excluded if you don't like hot sauce, or use more if you like it a bit hotter)
Step four:
Add the already chopped ingredients
(Note: I tried sauteing them first, but it gave it a different flavor that I didn't like as much)
Step five:
Add milk and test consistence
Step six:
Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally.
When you lift up the mixture and it is no longer stringy it is done.
Enjoy!
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| Grilled Portabella mushroom and grilled asparagus topped with HIMM NOTE: Goes great with gluten free bread and corn chips too. |
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| Tip: instead of buying and expensive (3.50 for 8oz.) can of artichokes get them at the grocery store salad bar for much cheaper (2.50 for 8oz.) who knew artichokes were so expensive. |
