Description
Mediterranean-inspired Parmesan, white bean, and artichoke dip blends creamy textures with bold Mediterranean flavors. Rich ingredients create a smooth, tangy appetizer perfect for gatherings when you want something elegant and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 grams) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 375F (190C), setting the stage for a delectable culinary creation.
- Blend and Combine: Pulse white beans, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth and creamy, ensuring a harmonious fusion of flavors.
- Season and Taste: Fine-tune the mixture’s flavor profile, adjusting seasonings to achieve a perfectly balanced taste sensation.
- Transfer and Enhance: Spread the velvety mixture into an oven-safe dish, drizzle with olive oil, and crown with an additional Parmesan cheese sprinkle for a golden, appetizing finish.
- Bake and Transform: Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of gentle baking to develop a bubbling, golden-brown surface that promises irresistible texture and depth.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the dip from the oven, optionally adorn with fresh parsley, and present immediately alongside an assortment of crackers, bread, or vegetable crudités for a stunning appetizer experience.
Notes
- Master Bean Texture: Drain and rinse white beans thoroughly to prevent excess moisture, ensuring a creamy yet firm dip consistency.
- Optimize Cheese Melting: Grate Parmesan fresh for superior flavor and smoother melting compared to pre-packaged versions.
- Control Garlic Intensity: Adjust garlic amount based on personal preference; roast garlic beforehand for a mellower, deeper flavor profile.
- Dietary Adaptation: Replace dairy ingredients with cashew cream and nutritional yeast for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg