Spinach Artichoke Recipes

Spinach Artichoke Recipes

Wind & Willow products are outstanding on their own, but they also serve as a base for many terrific recipes. Each month we will feature some of our favorites. Spinach-Artichoke, this month's featured flavor, is a truly versatile mix. Whether you're planning a get-together or met with surprise guests, this simple mix can help save the day! With recipes from appetizers to entrees it is a must to keep stocked in your pantry.

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:
You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix
8oz cream cheese
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine*
Mushrooms and parmesan cheese or bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS:
Combine ingredients and use cheese spread to fill mushroom caps. Top with parmesan cheese or bread crumbs. Line a baking pan with foil and spray with oil. Spread mushrooms in the bottom of the pan and bake at 350Â° for 12: 15 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown.

Spinach-Artichoke Chicken: Serve with salad and bread for a simple, quick and delicious dinner!

INGREDIENTS:
You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix
8oz cream cheese
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine*
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk or cream
4 cups cooked mostaccioli noodles
2 cups chicken, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces

Options: Add 3/4 cup diced tomatoes drained (Italian seasoned diced tomatoes may be used) and/or 3/4 cup artichoke hearts diced and drained.

DIRECTIONS:
In saucepan over low heat combine both packets 1 and 2 of Spinach-Artichoke Mix, cream cheese, butter, sour
cream and milk. Stir until ingredients are thoroughly heated and smooth. Add optional tomatoes and artichokes if desired. Pour over noodles and chicken. Stir just enough to coat chicken and mostaccioli noodles. Serve hot!

Spinach-Artichoke Hot Dip

INGREDIENTS:
You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix
8oz cream cheese
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine*
1/4 cup sour cream
1/8 cup milk or cream

DIRECTIONS:
Combine and heat on top of stove stirring constantly until smooth. For a spectacular presentation scoop out the center of a small, round loaf of bread and reserve the bread pieces. Fill the scooped out area with hot cheese mixture and use the reserved bread pieces for dipping!

Spinach-Artichoke Hot Hors d'ouvres

INGREDIENTS:
You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix
8oz cream cheese
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine*
one 8-oz. can of crescent rolls or pastry dough

DIRECTIONS:
Cut crescents into 3 inch squares Place 1 tsp. of cheese spread in the center of each square. Fold in half to form a triangle Press to seal edges Cut a slit in the top to vent steam Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese if desired. Bake at 350Â° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

* Low Fat Alternative: Simply omit butter and use no-fat cream cheese! Some flavors may not set up in a ball, but still taste great and may be used as a spread!