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Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

MAKES
2 3/4 cups
PREP
8 Min
COOK TIME
25 Min

Check out our lightened version of the classic appetizer, Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Bet you can't tell the difference!

What You'll Need

  • 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

What to Do

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave spinach  on HIGH 3 minutes, or until wilted. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels, then chop.
     
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  3. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter 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.
     
  4. Transfer mixture to a 1-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
     
  5. Bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips.

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