ARTICHOKE HEARTS COSTCO RECIPES

Steps:

• "Rinse spinach. Drain artichoke hearts out of the flavored oil. Chop spinach and artichoke hearts. (Artichoke hearts should be chopped into small enough chunks to pick up with a chip.) Boil spinach, artichokes, minced garlic, and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 5-10 minutes. Stay near the stove to check the tenderness of the spinach and artichoke hearts. Drain water. If you didn't get whipped cream cheese, then heat it in a small bowl in the microwave set on high for a few minutes, checking each minute. Add the spinach, artichoke hearts, all three cheeses, and seasonings to a microwaveable mixing bowl. Be sure to season to your own taste. You can't go wrong with salt, pepper, garlic powder, garlic salt, chili powder, or Srirachi hot sauce. Once it's all mixed together, heat in the microwave set on high for a few minutes, stirring & checking consistency each minute. Best served hot with crackers, your favorite chips, or warm bread."

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9" casserole dish; set aside.
• Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop; set them aside.
• In a skillet, melt the 3 tbsp butter and sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
• Add the artichoke hearts/ lemon juice and the pepper. stir to mix well. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Evenly sprinkle with both cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs and the 3 tbsp melted butter; toss well.
• Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the casserole.
• Bake at 350 for about 30-35 minutes.