FAVORITE HOT ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP

Favorite Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip image

No one will ever suspect that this creamy party classic is lower in fat than the much loved original. The combination of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan cheese gives it great flavor. The best part is, when its a healthy spinach artichoke dip, you can get seconds! -Michelle Wentz of Fort Polk, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Assorted reduced-fat melba toast or pita chips

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese and sour cream. Add artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm with melba toast or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges