Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 

1 shallot, minced (1/2 cup) 

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 

8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature 

8 ounces Colby Jack, shredded (about 2 1/2 cups) 

1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1/3 cup) 

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 

1 jar (12 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 

12 sun-dried tomatoes, drained if oil-packed, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup) 

Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground pepper 

Crackers and crudités, for serving 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a small heavy-bottomed skillet, such as cast iron, over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not developing any color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add oregano and red-pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in other cheeses, Worcestershire, artichokes, tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Transfer skillet to oven and bake until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve warm with crackers and crudités.