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Spinach and Artichoke Addictive Dip

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
  • 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, squeezed out
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, divided

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

6

The added kick of red pepper flakes and smoothness of cream cheese make this dip completely addictive. Plus, you can feel good about indulging because spinach is packed with vitamins.

Why Try? You’ve had spinach and artichoke dip many times, but never this good!

Foodie Byte: Sautéing the vegetables first ensures lots of flavor throughout the dip. This extra step is what makes this dip even better than what you can find in a restaurant.

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Melt butter in sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add the artichoke hearts and sauté about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the spinach to the pan and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Blend well and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cream cheese and blend completely.
  5. Add 1/4 cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese to the pan and combine until melted.
  6. Transfer the dip to an oven-proof dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Heat in the oven until the cheese has melted and golden brown.
  7. Serve hot with chips or sticks of vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Calories 359, Carbohydrates 12g, Cholesterol 89mg, Fat 32g, Fat Calories 292, Fiber 5g, Protein 11g, Saturated Fat 16g, Sodium 1217mg. Daily Values: Calcium 274.61mg 27%, Phos 178.84mg 18%, Copper 0.18mg 9%, Zinc 1.2mg 8%, Panto 0.56mg 6%, Biotin 1.43mcg 477%, Magnesium 81.27mg 20%, Iron 2.2mg 12%, Vitamin B6 11%, Vitamin C 10%, Vitamin B12 6%, Vitamin D 8%, Vit E-a-Toco 10%, Vitamin A 244%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.