CHEESE-TRIO ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP

Cheese-Trio Artichoke & Spinach Dip image

No appetizer spread is complete without one amazing dip, and this is it. Creamy, cheesy and chock-full of veggies, it will quickly become your new go-to appetizer. -Diane Speare, Kissimmee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
Toasted French bread baguette slices

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the mushroom mixture, artichokes, spinach and red pepper., Transfer to a 3-qt slow cooker. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.