Cuisinart CRC-650 manual Spinach, Gruyère Artichoke Dip

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Spinach, Gruyère

& Artichoke Dip

The slow cooker is the perfect vessel to bake our version of this old snack favorite to

feed a crowd, especially when your oven is busy with the rest of the meal.

Makes about 2 quarts

16ounces frozen spinach (one bag), thawed

2cans (15 ounces each) quartered artichoke hearts, drained

16ounces reduced fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces

¼cup evaporated fat-free milk, not reconstituted

3ounces Gruyère, shredded

1garlic clove, finely chopped

1ounce shallot, finely chopped

2ounces Parmesan, grated

½teaspoon Tabasco® or other hot sauce (use more or less to taste)

Brush a 2-quart soufflé dish lightly with olive oil or coat with cooking spray. Place the spinach in a clean, dark kitchen towel and squeeze until all liquid is removed; reserve. Place the artichoke quarters in a towel and squeeze gently to remove excess liquid (do not squeeze too hard); reserve.

Place the cream cheese and evaporated milk in a large bowl. Using a hand-held mixer on medium speed, beat until creamy and smooth. Add the Gruyère, garlic, shallot, and two-thirds of the Parmesan; stir on low speed. Add the reserved arti- choke hearts and hot sauce; stir on low speed to blend.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Place the rack in the Cuisinart® Slow Cooker. Place the filled soufflé dish on the rack.

Cover and press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Set time to 3 hours and press High; slow cooker will automatically switch to Warm when cooking time has elapsed.

Dip should be puffed and bubbly when done. Serve hot with crackers or sliced French bread.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 61 (59% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 4g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 9mg • sod. 192mg • calc. 95mg • fiber 1g

Starters/Beverages/Miscellaneous

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CRC-650 specifications

The Cuisinart CRC-650 is a versatile rice cooker designed to simplify the cooking process for rice enthusiasts and home cooks alike. This kitchen appliance is equipped with a range of features that make it a valuable addition to any kitchen, ensuring perfect rice every time while also allowing for the preparation of a variety of other dishes.

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