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Spinach and Artichoke Dip (like Houston's)

Serves : 12
Prep. Time : 0:40

(2) 10 oz. boxes frozen spinach - thawed
1/4 cup real butter
1 Tbls. minced fresh garlic
2 Tbls. minced onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup grated fresh Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar
12 oz. jar artichoke hearts - drained, coarsely chopped 	

Strain spinach and squeeze through a cheesecloth to remove as much 
liquid as possible; mince; set aside.

In heavy saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic and onions in butter 
until golden, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in cream and stock and continue cooking until boiling.

Once boiling, stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and Romano cheese;
stir until cheese has melted.

Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Stir in sour cream, then fold in dry spinach and artichoke hearts.

Sprinkle cheddar evenly over top.

Microwave to melt cheese and serve OR portion and microwave to order.