Baked Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip

By á-2710

Ingredients

• 2 (6-oz.) packages fresh baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• Fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips
• Note: Thoroughly wash bagged spinach before using.

Details

Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Microwave spinach in a large, microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels. Chop spinach.

2. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet 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.

3. Transfer mixture to a 1-qt. shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

4. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips.