Cheesy Fried Spinach & Artichoke Bites

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 cup Artichoke hearts
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 10oz package Spinach, frozen dry

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Flour

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Canola oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• Dairy

  • 1 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 8oz packages Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan

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Ingredients

• 3 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 10oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cups grated cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shaved parmesan
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Canola oil, for frying
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

• Prepare a clean baking sheet. Line a large plate with paper towels. Set both aside.
• Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl, and use an electric hand mixer to cream mixture until smooth.
• Stir in chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, cheeses, green onions, and minced garlic..
• Chill the dip in the refrigerator until firm, about 20 minutes.
• Using a small (tbsp sized) cookie scoop, scoop out small mounds of dip and use your hands to roll them into bite-sized balls. Set your rolled balls on your baking sheet.
• Set out three shallow bowls. Pour beaten eggs into one bowl, flour into another, and panko bread crumbs into the last bowl.
• Carefully roll each dip balls into flour, then egg, and then panko (make sure balls are well-coated after each dipping). Set rolled balls back on your baking sheet.
• Fill a heavy pot or wok with canola oil (the oil should go about 1-1/2 inches up the side of the pot). Heat oil over medium-high until tiny bubbles form in the oil.
• Fry 4-5 balls at a time until they golden brown, flipping half-way through.
• When done frying, lift finished dip bites from the oil using a slotted spoon, and let them drain on your paper towel lined plate.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!