Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Healthier Artichoke Spinach Dip Recipe

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This recipe is SO good your guest won't realize that it is lower and fat and calories than the traditional version!

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES SERVES: 10

INGREDIENTS
10-ounce frozen spinach slightly defrosted
1 (14-ounce) jar Cara Mia marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
6 ounces (3/4 block) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
6 ounces (3/4 block) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella, shredded
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed (not minced)
6 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheeses with a potato masher. Add sour cream and mash more. Add spinach, mozzarella, artichokes, pepper, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the parmesan. Stir everything until thoroughly combined.
Pour mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan on top. Bake 30 minutes, or until parmesan is melted dip is all bubbly. Remove from oven and give it a minute or two to cool down. Serve with crackers, baked tortilla chips or baguette.

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