Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Wilted spinach is combined with low-fat or fat-free cream cheese and sour cream, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and chopped artichoke hearts, then heated.

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 8 oz. Neufchatel cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 14 oz. artichoke hearts (not in oil), drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Sliced bread, crackers or vegetables

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add spinach and cook until just limp. Remove from heat. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheeses, sour cream and pepper with a mixer on medium to high speed. Reduce speed and fold in cooled spinach and garlic, the 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and the parmesan. Fold in artichokes by hand. Spoon mixture into either a 1 1/2 qt. baking dish (greased) or several smaller ones. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crusty bread, assorted crackers or vegetables.

Notes: Use a small crock pot to keep the dip warm during a party. This recipe makes a lot, but it freezes well so it's OK to freeze half for a future use.

Number of servings: 16-20

Submitted By: anne.nieland
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