The superbowl 50 is next weekend and while I have never really been into football, I love the fact that it is another excuse to get friends together and make food! I was trying to come up with something that I could make ahead of time and freeze in order to bring to our friend’s house this year, but being as I just entered the third trimester of my second pregnancy, I wanted something a little less complicated. While searching around, I came across this delicious sounding appetizer from Health Starts in the Kitchen
I had the ingredients on hand, so I just had to make it and share it with you for a superbowl appetizer idea.
Hayley from healthstartsinthekitchen bakes her artichokes, but also suggests that frying them up can make them even crispier. Let’s face it, the superbowl is not really a time that you are worried about the healthiest option, but
what’s most delicious.
Even Eliana was interested to see what I was taking pictures of…so she came by to try it. (Let’s just say it was a little too sophisticated for her almost 4 year old palate!)
- 9 oz box, frozen artichokes or jarred (rinsed and patted dry)
- Approx 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablesoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- water to thin out, ( if necessary)
- Hot sauce, optional
- Toothpicks, optional
- Thaw artichokes overnight and pat them very dry ( to ensure they crisp up)
- Heat olive oil in a large, non stick frying pan over medium heat and place the artichoke hearts face down. (Do not move the pan around!)
- Once you see the edges become golden brown, you can flip them over. Once you’ve reached desired crispiness, blot on paper towels and sprinkle with salt
For Dip:
Mix all ingredients together and thin out with water if necessary. Serve with toothpicks if desired and enjoy!
These look divine and would be perfect for a Friday night dinner. Can’t wait to try them.
Thank you so much! They work well for Shabbat since it is typically a meat meal and this dipping sauce is pareve! Let me know how they come out! Follow me on social media and post your pictures!