SKINNY SPINACH DIP WITH ARTICHOKES

Skinny Spinach Dip with Artichokes image

50% less fat • 50% less sat fat • 36% fewer calories than the original recipe. Make a dip that boasts more spinach for an extra punch of vitamins.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz)
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
Baguette slices, if desired
Assorted raw vegetables, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
Place spinach in 2-quart microwavable casserole; add 1/4 cup water. Cover; microwave on High 2 minutes. Drain well, pressing spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Chop spinach.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese with spoon until smooth. Beat in mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, garlic and basil until well blended. Stir in spinach and artichokes. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with baguette slices or raw vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 27.0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, ServingSize 1/4 Cup, Sodium 213.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g, TransFat 0 g