Pastiera Napoletana (Neapolitan Wheat Berry & Ricotta Easter Cake)
a wheat berry and ricotta cake from Naples that's traditionally served on Easter.
Read MoreSlow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Drescription
This creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crock pot. Leave it in the slow cooker all party long to keep it warm for serving with perfect, melty cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream
- ½ cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 cups sliced vegetables, such as carrots and bell peppers
- 16 slices whole-wheat baguette (1/2 inch thick), toasted
Directions
- Combine 16 ounces spinach, 14 ounces artichoke hearts, 8 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 2 hours. Stir and serve with 4 cups sliced vegetables and 16 baguette slices.
