My Favorite Holiday Side Dish
This Spinach Artichoke Bake isn't just a holiday side dish—it's an experience, and hands down, my favorite. Enhanced with crispy, savory bacon, it marries the creamy, cheesy delight of classic spinach artichoke with the smoky richness of bacon. This crowd-pleaser captures the essence of festive gatherings, bringing people together with overindulgent flavors.
Standing The Test of Time
This recipe has stood the test of time. It is a legendary holiday side dish passed down from friends over 35 years ago. The Cashman family introduced me to it, and I've cooked it every year since. It’s a savory crowd-pleaser at any festive gathering and is perfect for a holiday feast!
Spinach Artichoke Bake - Holiday Side Dishes
Ingredients
- ¼ pound cooked bacon, slightly undercooked chopped
- Two 16-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and, squeezed to remove all liquid
- 14 oz canned artichoke hearts drained and quartered
- 1 block of cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup mayo
- 1 ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Combine mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, Tabasco, and parmesan. Mix well.
- Grease a square 3-quart baking dish with some of the fat from the cooked bacon, then add a layer of spinach and artichokes. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the top and add the crumbed cooked bacon.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 more minutes or until top is slightly browned
Nutrition
Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 9gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 0.2mg
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