CHEESY HOT ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP

Cheesy Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip image

This hot dip is favored by family and friends so it always appears on my party menus. To avoid last-minute fuss, I assemble it the night before and bake it when I need it the next day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toasted baguette slices or pita chips

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook onions in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the onion mixture, spinach, artichokes, Monterey Jack and Swiss cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, thyme, hot pepper sauce and garlic. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. , Top with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with baguette slices or pita chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.