Rocker’s Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Every year, a few weeks before Christmas, the WRAT staff hosts a White Elephant Christmas office party. Our colleagues from our sister station, WJRZ in Manahawkin join in on the…

Robyn Lane

Updated Dec 14, 2023 10:04 AM EST

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Every year, a few weeks before Christmas, the WRAT staff hosts a White Elephant Christmas office party.

Our colleagues from our sister station, WJRZ in Manahawkin join in on the fun.

This year, Mulberry Street in Brick catered our party. We enjoyed Chicken Francese, meatballs the size of a man’s fist, penne ala vodka, a platter of assorted wraps, a platter of chicken cutlet subs, a platter of fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, olives and sundried tomatoes, roasted vegetable sandwiches, and a delicious cavatappi macaroni salad. I’m sure I’m forgetting something, but it was all very tasty.

There was an assortment of candies, cakes, petite fours, and other confections. Not to mention a few goodies made by members of the WRAT staff.

Jimmy Steal made his famous Crockpot chicken Buffalo dip, and I made a Crockpot version of spinach artichoke dip.

It was Crockpot wars in the WRAT kitchen, or as Jimmy Steal calls it, "Jocks With Crocks.” Keep your eyes peeled for this new WRAT series coming soon.

Jimmy served his Buffalo chicken dip with Tostitos Scoops, and I served my Spinach artichoke dip in an artisan Pumpernickel boule. That’s just a fancy way of saying a round loaf of pumpernickel bread.

R Lane

I received a boatload of compliments for this, oh so easy dip, so I thought I’d share it with you

Crockpot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese, room temp

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Adobo

½ teaspoon black pepper

2/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cubed small

1 (14 ounce can chopped artichoke hearts, liquid completely drained

10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain excess liquid

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to your crock pot and stir.

Put the lid on and set the crockpot on LOW for 2 hours. Make sure to stir every 35 to 45 minutes.

Taste to adjust seasoning.

You can serve it in a bread bowl or, serve with sliced baguette, crackers, chips, or the Tostito Scoops

Note*** If you don't own a Crockpot, you can put the ingredients in a medium size baking dish and bake the dip at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Robyn LaneEditor

Rockyn Robyn Lane is WRAT’s Music Director & Assistant Program Director. She also has worked as the on air goddess 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday Through Friday since 1996! Robyn loves to write articles and blogs mostly about food with an emphasis on local eateries. She says she loves shining the spotlight on local businesses, giving them the love they deserve. Not surprisingly, Robyn also loves to cook and bake herself. He recipes can be found on WRAT’s various social media pages. She also hosted a short series called “Rocker In The Kitchen” where she cooks with various rock artists.