Spinach and Artichoke Dip

 Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 18 oz frozen or canned artichokes, defrosted
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (or 2 tbsp flour)
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan or pecorino romano
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank's)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted

Directions:

1. Melt 2 tbsp and cook onion in a 3-4 quart suacepan
2. Meanwhile drain the artichokes and squeeze out excess moisture
3. Once onion is translucent add artichokes and cook until starting to brown
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds
5. Move mixture to a bowl and return sauce pan to medium low
6. Add butter, allow to melt, and then add xanthan gum or flour, cook 1 minute
7. Slowly add half and half while whisking until combined
8. Add most of the parmesan, lemon juice, hot sauce and salt.
9. Simmer until thickened, then turn off heat and add spinach.
10. Move to a 1 quart baking dish and bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes