Spinach Artichoke Dip

Name: Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 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.

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Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

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.

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 KAHLGREN.

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 127.6
Total Fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 23.3 mg
Sodium: 207.8 mg
Total Carbs: 7.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 6.3 g

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Member Reviews

CIARAMEI
The flavour was very traditional and the texture was light and fluffy. It warmed over well in the microwave and tasted fine cold, too. - 2/24/08