THE VERY BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP EVER

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This recipe is mayonnaise-free, fresh, and delicious. I've taken it as an appetizer to every party and it is the first thing gone, and everyone raves.

Provided by brookesdrenik

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
14 ounces canned artichoke hearts (chop up into smaller pieces for use, or a couple of pulses in the processor)
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 -3 garlic clove, chopped (depending on your garlic preference)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a deep fry pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add cream cheese and garlic, stir 3-4 minutes or until the cream cheese melts.
  • Add artichokes, sour cream, and 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella (save 1/2 cup for the topping).
  • Fold in spinach approximately 1 cup at a time and let the spinach reduce (this takes patience -- but it's worth it!).
  • Optional for heat: mix in jalepenos (1-3 tblsp chopped, canned or fresh) and/or crushed red pepper flakes (1 tsp).
  • Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
  • Let cool 5 minutes, serve with pita chips for dipping or as a spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 768.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 27.3

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