"Healthified" Spinach Dip with Artichokes

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, slightly packed (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*These items not included in nutritional information.
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
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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.
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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.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with baguette slices or raw vegetables.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LARSEN95.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 113.9
  • Total Fat: 8.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.5 mg
  • Sodium: 279.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g

Member Reviews
  • ROSIEJP
    This dip was very tasty. I put in less mayo and added some fat free sour cream as a substitute. It was definitely a hit! - 2/17/08
  • WOMYN430
    DELICIOUS! - 3/11/09
  • JOYMICH
    Really good! - 1/26/09