Baked Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip

Name: Baked Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: Makes 11 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)
Ingredients: 2 (6-oz.) packages fresh baby spinach; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; ½ cup light sour cream; ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; Fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips

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For easy entertaining, this classic spinach-and-artichoke dip can be assembled up to a day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and then bake just before serving. For more appetizer ideas, see our complete collection of appetizer recipes.

By Fran Rifkin, Woodland Hills, California

Recipe by Southern Living November 2006

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

7 mins

bake:

15 mins

total:

32 mins

Yield:

Makes 11 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 (6-oz.) packages fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
½ cup light sour cream
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips

Directions

Step 1
Microwave spinach in a large, microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels. Chop spinach.

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Step 2
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts. Fold in spinach, artichokes, sour cream, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; stir until cheese melts.
Step 3
Transfer mixture to a 1-qt. shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
Step 4
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips.
Step 5
Note: Thoroughly wash bagged spinach before using.
Step 6
Note: Nutritional analysis does not include pita wedges or baked pita chips.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

113 calories; calories from fat 53%; fat 7g; saturated fat 4.7g; mono fat 0.5g; poly fat 0.1g; protein 5.5g; carbohydrates 8.5g; fiber 2.4g; cholesterol 24mg; iron 1mg; sodium 340mg; calcium 71mg.

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Alana365

02/05/2011

Great game day (healthy - wink) recipe - I like that you can make in advance and bake the day of your party.

Tallent

02/01/2011

What is the portion size related to nutritional info?

marciainMD

04/04/2010

This dip is always a hit. It is great with pita chips or tortilla chips.

Becky

02/21/2010

Good and rich. I have tasted better at parties.

ShannonP

01/02/2009

This is a very good version of spinach/artichoke dip. Very fresh tasting, and I like that it used fresh spinach instead of frozen. I used marinated artichoke hearts and liked the flavor it added.

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