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Creamy Artichoke Meatball Dip
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Total Time:
50 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageAbruzzese Italian Style Meatballs
2 Tbsp.
Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp.
1 whole
Onion, finely diced
1 whole
1 clove(s)
Garlic, finely chopped
1 clove(s)
1 pkg(s)
Carando Abruzzese meatballs
1 pkg(s)
8 oz.
Cream cheese, room temperature, cubed
8 oz.
2 cup(s)
Cream
2 cup(s)
2 can(s)oz.
Artichoke hearts, strained and chopped
2 can(s)oz.
Leaves from 2 sprigs of thyme
2 Tbsp.
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp.
1 Tsp.
Pepper, plus more to taste
1 Tsp.
Salt to taste
1/2 cup(s)
Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup(s)

Directions


  1. In a deep sauté pan or saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.

  2. Crumble the meatballs and add to mixture, stirring often until meatball pieces are cooked through, approximately 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and combine ingredients. Allow ingredients to come to a simmer, stirring occasionally to break up the cream cheese.

  3. Turn down to medium heat. Continue simmering until mixture starts to slightly thicken, approximately 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add strained and chopped artichokes, thyme leaves, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Bring mixture back to a simmer and stir often to mix the ingredients well, approximately 2-3 minutes.

  5. Once back to a simmer, take mixture off heat and add parmesan cheese while stirring. If the dip is too thick, add additional cream to thin out the mixture.

  6. Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Ingredients


2 Tbsp.
Extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp.
1 whole
Onion, finely diced
1 whole
1 clove(s)
Garlic, finely chopped
1 clove(s)
1 pkg(s)
Carando Abruzzese meatballs
1 pkg(s)
8 oz.
Cream cheese, room temperature, cubed
8 oz.
2 cup(s)
Cream
2 cup(s)
2 can(s)oz.
Artichoke hearts, strained and chopped
2 can(s)oz.
Leaves from 2 sprigs of thyme
2 Tbsp.
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp.
1 Tsp.
Pepper, plus more to taste
1 Tsp.
Salt to taste
1/2 cup(s)
Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup(s)

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