ROASTED RED PEPPER, SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Artichoke Spread image

I found a simple spinach and artichoke spread in a cookbook and added my own touches-roasted red peppers, pesto, lemon zest and wine. You'll be surprised at how much your guests enjoy it. -Be Jones, Brunswick, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings (5 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup prepared pesto
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
3/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Assorted crackers and/or breads

Steps:

In a large skillet, combine the wine, shallots and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the soup, sour cream, pesto, flour, soy sauce, lemon zest and pepper sauce. Fold in the spinach, artichokes, red peppers and half the cheese., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° until set, 30-35 minutes. Serve with crackers and/or breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.