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Spinach & Artichoke Dip:
I love dips, especially ones you can eat either hot or cold. This recipe is perfect for those who are following a low carb or keto diet. Dips are the perfect go to dish for barbecues, parties and family dinner nights in place of big meals. My family has a light dinner on Friday or Saturday nights, so recipes like this are perfect. The first time we ate this dip was out at a restaurant and we all loved it. The combination of the mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese is rich, creamy, and delicious. If you don't have frozen spinach, you can use fresh spinach, but make sure to steam it and blanch in ice water, then squeeze all the excess liquid and chop it up. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, you can reheat it in the microwave. If you want to make this recipe a little lighter in calories, you can use light cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo. Also, I use extra cheese as a topping before baking because everyone in my family loves cheese, so why not? Give this appetizer a try, and I know you will love it. Now, let's cook!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Instructions:
I love dips, especially ones you can eat either hot or cold. This recipe is perfect for those who are following a low carb or keto diet. Dips are the perfect go to dish for barbecues, parties and family dinner nights in place of big meals. My family has a light dinner on Friday or Saturday nights, so recipes like this are perfect. The first time we ate this dip was out at a restaurant and we all loved it. The combination of the mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese is rich, creamy, and delicious. If you don't have frozen spinach, you can use fresh spinach, but make sure to steam it and blanch in ice water, then squeeze all the excess liquid and chop it up. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, you can reheat it in the microwave. If you want to make this recipe a little lighter in calories, you can use light cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo. Also, I use extra cheese as a topping before baking because everyone in my family loves cheese, so why not? Give this appetizer a try, and I know you will love it. Now, let's cook!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp minced
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 - 14 oz. can quartered artichoke hearts, chopped, liquid drained, squeeze artichokes to drain excess liquid
- 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, excess liquid drained
- shredded cheese for topping before placing in the oven
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a small (1 quart) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a bowl stir together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella and pepper.
- Stir in artichokes and spinach. Mix until well blended.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. Optional - can top with your favorite shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until heated through and melted - about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides: tortilla chips, crackers, veggies, pretzel sticks, or toasted baguette slices.