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Mediterranean Spinach & Artichoke Bake
Course:
Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Servings:
2
servings
Ingredients
3
slices
bacon
chopped coarsely
1
clove
Garlic
10
ounces
baby spinach
1
pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
4
ounces
Cream Cheese
6
ounces
frozen artichoke hearts
(roughly 1/2 of a 12 ounce bag)
1/3
cup
Mediterranean black olives
<-- this brand is the BEST!
2
ounces
Brie Cheese
-
Sea Salt
to taste
-
Black Pepper
to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350
In a large skillet, over medium heat, cooked chopped bacon.
Remove bacon pieces from the skillet, leaving the bacon fat behind.
Lightly saute garlic in bacon grease for 1-2 minutes then add spinach. Season liberally with sea salt, pepper & a pinch of crushed red pepper.
Cook spinach for 2-3 minutes or until completely wilted. Add cream cheese and continue to cook until it is melted.
Add frozen artichoke hearts and reduce heat. (season well with s&p again) Cook another 3-5 minutes or until artichoke hearts are thawed.
Stir in black olives. Transfer mixture to 2 small ovenproof dishes. Top with brie cheese.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until hot, bubbly and cheese is melted.
Serve while warm as a side dish or dip for vegetables.
Notes
Note: be sure to salt the artichoke hearts well. They tend to taste flat without adequate seasoning.