SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

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"I entertain a lot and this crowd-pleasing dip is fast and fabulous!" writes Suzanne Zick from Maiden, North Carolina. With its rich flavor, no one will ever guess it was made in a microwave!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Cook spinach according to package directions for microwave; drain and squeeze dry. Set aside. Place onion and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at 70% power for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring once; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and whipping cream until smooth. Fold in the spinach, artichokes, cheeses, cayenne, pepper and onion mixture. , Transfer to a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.