Collard Green and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 2 (10 ounce) boxes collard greens, thawed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until it reaches a golden blonde color. Slowly whisk in the cream and turn up heat until it thickens.

3. 3

   Add the Parmesan and Cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Fold in the collard greens and artichoke hearts.

4. 4

   Add mixture to a casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

5. 5

   Serve this dip with baked pita chips.