Easy artichoke dip of artichoke hearts and manchego cheese for any casual party. Bonus: make it in 10 minutes!
It’s all about tapas this week on #SundaySupper. Tapas are appetizers, finger food, or small plates that are shared, all perfect for watching football or just gathering with friends. Many thanks to Constance at the Foodie Army Wife for hosting us this week.
I could have gone all complicated with something tasty but requiring 10,000 steps, but in the interest of simplifying my life, I chose this very simple but killer-delicious spread. I like it so much I think I’m going to add a little ricotta cheese and try it in a lasagna. Or spread on the bottom of roasted red pepper galette. But for now, because of that whole simplifying thing I’m trying, I think I’ll just slice up a baguette, slap some Humboldt Fog cheese on a board, and dish up this amazing spread that took all of 10 minutes to make.
Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts in a jar drained
- 6 regular sized pitted green olives
- 1/2 cup grated manchego cheese
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon Pimentón de la Vera
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 baguette thinly sliced
- 1 - 2 glasses of your favorite wine
- 1 crowd of friends
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, except the oil. (Also excepting the baguette, wine, and friends.) Process until blended. Drizzle in the oil while processing to a fairly smooth consistency.
- Spread on thinly sliced wafers of baguette, and enjoy with a little wine and a group of friends.
Now take a look at what everyone else in our SundaySupper family is bringing to the table! Go niners!!!
Stuffed Green Queen Olives with Garlic Infused Olive Oil from MarocMama
Cheesy, Tortellini Tapas & Spicy Bacon Ranch Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
Black-Eyed Pea Cowboy Caviar from Shockingly Delicious
Goan Beef Croquettes from Masala Herb
Giardiniera Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Bacon Wrapped Calamari from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Patatas Bravas from Supper for a Steal
Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Bites from The Foodie Army Wife
Agave Truffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Pear, Brie, and Honey Crostini from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Tomato Bread from girlichef
Clams in Green Sauce (Almejas en Salsa Verde) from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Roasted Tomato-Basil Flatbread from Take A Bite Out of Boca
Herb and Citrus Marinated Olives from Magnolia Days
Smoky Paprika Peppers from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Balsamic Raspberries with Mascarpone Cream from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Gambas al Ajillo from Manu’s Menu
Squid in Garlic Chili Olive Oil from Food Lust People Love
Tortilla Española from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Croquetas de Pollo from Cookin’ Mimi
Low-Carb Salmon Croquettes from Yours And Mine Are Ours
Bruschetta Topping from What Smells So Good?
Herb Roasted Almonds from Curious Cuisiniere
Artichoke Heart and Manchego Spread on Fried Garlic Bread from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Tortillita de Camarones from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Patatas A La Riojana (Rioja-Style Potato & Chorizo Stew) from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Gambas al Ajillo y Clementina (Shrimp with Garlic and Clementines) from FoodieTots
Tortillas De Papa y Atun (Tuna and Potatoes Tortilla) from Basic N Delicious
Pocky Cake Pops from NinjaBaking.com
Chorizo Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon from I Run For Wine
Manchego-Stuffed Spanish Meatballs from The Weekend Gourmet
Roast Onions with Blue Cheese and Pine Nuts from Healthy. Delicious.
Shrimp and Chorizo Tapas from The Texan New Yorker
Blueberry and Lemon Yogurt Quesada from In The Kitchen With KP
Chorizo with Spicy Sweet Potato Tapas from Soni’s Food
Chorizo and Manchego Toast Tapas from Family Foodie
Roasted Bone Marrow with Citrus Salad from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Mushroom Chevre Crostini from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimenton Aioli from My Other City By The Bay
Krab Filled Avocado Tapas from from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Polenta Crostini Bites with Caramelized Mushrooms: Cicchetti – A Venetian Tapas Tradition from La Bella Vita Cucina
And you know you can’t have a party without wine ~ at least you certainly can’t in my house. Martin Redmond is here to give you the perfect recommendations: Best Wines To Pair With Tapas from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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Your ingredient list is brilliant, Susan…It’s a delicious recipe for living! Thank you for the tidbit about the chiles from the La Vera region of Spain…They sound pricey but divine =)
Thanks so much! This is my new favorite spice now 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Wonderful Susan, I love artichoke hearts, on salads or straight out of the jar. Really nice idea adding the pine nuts!
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Me too, Suzanne. I always have a jar in the pantry!
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This looks absolutely delicious!
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Thanks Mimi!!
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Ohhhhhhhh, this is just wonderful!! I am loving all of the flavors in it! This would also make for a great snack to accompany mu weekday lunches!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Giardiniera Salad #SundaySupper
Totally! I can see this little spread on all kinds of things!
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Oh Susan, this looks AMAZING!
Thanks so much, Constance, and for such a wonderful job leading us this week!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
I think I could eat this everyday!
Simple to prepare but complex in flavor.
Cheers!
Thanks Eileen! It’s not going to last long in the refrigerator, that’s for sure 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Obsessed with this!! Ever since we got back from Spain, I could not stop eating Manchego!
Ooohh, Manchego is one of my favorite cheeses!! I want so much to go to Spain and eat Manchego and olives all day long 🙂
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I am ready to be a test subject for this spread. Bring it on! Go Niners.
This is being hidden from my mom – if she sees it she’ll blame me for ruining her diet! It looks so decadent
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Thanks Sarah! There’s cheese in it, for sure, but no mayo, cream cheese, or cream! So it could be a whole lot worse. Or maybe that’s just me rationalizing for my own diet :-).
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
I absolutely love those last two ingredients! And the rest of them too. I am seriously making these the next time I have friends over and entertaining.
Renee recently posted..Herb and Citrus Marinated Olives for #SundaySupper
Thanks Renee!! It would go great with your olive tapas!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Love this recipe! Especially the last two ingredients! I’m gonna have to try this one!
Martin D. Redmond recently posted..Best Wines To Pair With Tapas #SundaySupper
Thanks Martin!! I’m working down the list – can’t wait to see what you’ve paired with this!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Tapas are totally a simple comfort food – nothing complicated. This sounds totally delicious, love it!
Love tapas! And now with so many great ideas, I want to actually have a tapas party at the house!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
I just bought some manchego cheese last night because it was on sale! Funny because I had never heard of it before. I can’t wait to try it in this recipe. Yum!
I love manchego – I just had some on some ravioli tonight with sauteed tomatoes and garlic! I hope you like it too 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
I love manchego, I love artichokes….so I know I will devour this dish. YUM!
Megan @ I Run For Wine recently posted..Chorizo Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon for #SundaySupper Tapas Party!
Best of all, it’s sooooo easy to make! Thanks so much Megan!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
This spread sounds amazing. Artichokes are the best!
Thanks so much Shaina!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Enjoy with “a little wine?” Who are we kidding here?
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious recently posted..Black-Eyed Pea Cowboy Caviar for #SundaySupper
“A little” is all relative, you know…. 🙂 I can see you’ve got me pegged, though LOL
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Did I read artichokes and manchego??? Oh boy!! Can’t wait to make this spread!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks so much Manu! This was such a fun week wasn’t it?
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Such a delicious cheese spread my friend, I never though of adding artichokes!
Cheers
CCU
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Thanks so much CCU! It’s lunch today 🙂
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Yumm! You used artichokes hearts that were not marinated, right? And of course pitted olives.
I’ve developed several tapas recipes and make them fairly often, esp as appetizers when I have guests for dinner.
Really, really good points, Rita. I’m going to go back into the recipe to be more specific. To clarify, I used marinated artichokes, and yes, pitted, definitely pitted, olives. I think my next dinner party is going to be all tapas.
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
If this lovely spread of rich flavors is simple, give me simple every time! I could eat this with a big spoon, Susan! Or I could scoop it up with a carrot stick and pretend to be healthy. Either way, yum!
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Thanks so much Stacy! It’s sooo good. We ate a bunch yesterday watching football, and today it’s lunch!
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Sunday is Australia Day (our 4th of July) and I’m going to a big picnic and taking this spread. I’m in love with it.
Thanks so much Maureen! Happy 4th of July coming up for you. I hope you like it!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
I need more simple recipes such as yours in my life. =)
Now I just have to wait until I get to some good artichoke hearts. I can taste your dip already! yum!!
Thanks Helene! Oh yes, let’s hear it for simple recipes that don’t sacrifice on flavor!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Yum, Yum! It sure looks yummy. I have some artichoke hearts just waiting for a recipe, maybe I’ll have to try this! HUGS
Oh, I hope you like it!!! Thanks so much Cheryl.
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
What a great combination of flavors! Can’t wait to make this dish.
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A great combination of flavors, Susan! Wow!
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I know I will love this. Has all my favorite foods in it but best of all it is so simple and no cooking, love, love.
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I know I just stopped by here….. but when I saw that title of artichoke hearts and manchego spread I had to stop by again. Talk about two of my favorite ingredients! Looks great for a party or potluck! And I see the nod to Humboldt Fog, as you know we both love that one.
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Ooh lovely flavors going on Susan! Love artichoke hearts with the manchego and pine nuts sounds like a great addition too! Cannot wait to try this recipe!
I love artichokes! I don’t think I would be able to keep my hands out of this one!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere recently posted..Whole Wheat Pizza Crust in the Bread Machine
Whoa this looks perfect. I’m such a huge artichoke fan and manchego haha. I would devour it.
Love the last ingredient. 🙂 What a great artichoke spread! Most are full of mayo or sour cream. I love the manchego in this, especially since it is my favorite of all cheeses! Keeping this one Susan!
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WOW does this sound good. You call it a spread but I might just eat it out of the bowl with a spoon!
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Isn’t manchego cheese the best? This looks perfect. Was it super zesty?
It was, Cass! Partly because of the olives too. I added it to a grilled cheese sandwich this week – soooo good!
The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted..Artichoke Heart and Manchego Cheese Spread: #SundaySupper
Oh my goodness, this looks and sounds amazing! I want to stuff my face with a baguette full of it 😉
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What delicious idea! I’ll have to give this a try.