Broccoli and Cheese Dip with Marinated Artichoke Hearts

The Best Broccoli and Cheese Dip

I love this Broccoli and Cheese Dip and so does my family. I think this is something you’re bound to fall in love with yourself. Make no mistake about it. If you’re a Broccoli fan and you love Marinated Artichoke Hearts, this will become one of your regular party, snack or appetizer favorites. It’s quick, easy and a solid crowd pleaser. You can serve this hot, with chips, or on a toasted sliced baguette and it’s even better after it’s been refrigerated and used as a spread. I’m half tempted to even try this over Chicken or stuffed inside a Cordon Bleu, it’s that good! But don’t take my word for it.

Broccoli and Cheese Dip with Marinated Artichoke Hearts

This Broccoli and Cheese Dip has Marinated Artichoke Hearts in it. Why? Because they’re delicious, that’s why. It can be made without, if you prefer, but I would highly recommend using them because they provide a ton of flavor you’ll have to make up for otherwise. I think you could pull it off with a little bit of Italian dressing, as an alternative, but I’m talking about pickling and various seasons that are already balanced in a store bought Jar of Artichoke Hearts. So, like I said, be sure to use the marinated kind.

If you are interested in another recipe idea for a dip or something with Broccoli, take a look at these two below.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip CLICK HERE!

Cream of Broccoli Soup CLICK HERE!

Broccoli and Cheese Dip Ingredients:

2 cups Velveta Cheese
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup Fresh Broccoli, chopped
1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts, chopped
1/2 tsp Black Pepper (optional)

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you how to make this Broccoli and Cheese Dip with Marinated Artichoke Hearts.

How to Make Naan

Naan Ingredients:

Dough
3 Cups Flour
3/4 cup Milk, warm
1/2 cup Yogurt
1 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Rapid Rise Yeast
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Powder

Rub
2 tbsp Minced garlic
Finely Chopped Coriander leaves
Butter

Mix together all dry ingredients first, then add the yogurt and the milk. Need the dough for 5 to 10 minutes until it’s smooth. Then roll into a ball and place in a bowl with a towel over the top and let the dough rise for at least 2 hours. Once the dough has risen, flatten out the dough to knock out the air and roll into a cylinder shape. Cut into equal portions starting with the center, cutting in half and in half again until all portions are equal. Now roll the dough flat into oblong shapes approximately 1/8 of an inch thick. Heat each one in a pan or on a grill set on Med high for 1 minute then turn, if you want to keep it simple. Otherwise cook only one side and put garlic and Coriander on the other side and place under a broiler for a minute to a minute and half. Remove the Naan from the heat and rub with butter and serve warm.

Scotch Eggs

Hard Boiled Scotch Eggs

I love Scotch Eggs and if you are at all a fan of breakfast food, you’ll love them too if you don’t already. What this recipe consists of is basically just a boiled egg that is wrapped in a thin layer of sausage, then rolled in seasoned bread crumbs and fried. They are very simple to make and very tasty. Though, I do prepare a hard boiled version of this recipe, it is very common for the eggs to have a runny yoke in the middle. So if that’s something you prefer, you will most likely have to cook soft boiled eggs instead and that’s entirely up to you.

How To Make Scotch Eggs

For this Scotch Eggs Recipe, start by boiling the eggs, then set out 3 bowls for dipping. Season the flour with the salt, pepper and paprika in one bowl. In another, beat the eggs to make a wash. In the third bowl you will add the bread crumbs. If you are using the stuffing, add the crumbs to a food processor with the parsley and pulse until smooth. Cut the Sausage into 12 equal portions, then press and roll flat until each is about 1/4 of an inch thick, then wrap around each boiled egg pinching off the excess and pressing with both palms together with light pressure to form each shape. Then roll in flour, then the egg wash and bread crumbs, again applying pressure with both palms but firmly to assure the crumbs stick. Then let them rest for 5 minutes before frying. For deep fryers, cook at 350 for 3 1/2 Minutes. For pan frying, cook in 1 1/2 inches of oil for about 8 minutes, on low heat, turning over once. Dab on paper towels then serve your Scotch Eggs or refrigerate.

Scotch Eggs Ingredients:

1 dozen Boiled Eggs
1 1/2 lbs Pork Sausage
2 eggs, for wash
1 cup Seasoned Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/3 tsp Paprika
1 cup Seasoned Stuffing Bread Crumbs, (or Panko)
1 pull fresh Parsley, 2 tbsp worth
Oil for frying

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial demonstrating this Scotch Eggs recipe.