Spinach and Artichoke Dip
12 oz fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried
1 Tbs unsalted butter
8 oz low-fat cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1, 14-oz jar artichoke hearts
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Pita wedges or baked pita chips
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Wilt spinach by steaming it on the stove top or in the microwave for 3 minutes, until wilted but still vibrant green. Drain well, pressing between layers of a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Chop well, place in a small bowl and set aside.
Drain and chop artichoke hearts, combine with chopped spinach.
Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese and garlic, cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Fold in spinach, artichokes, sour cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan; stir until cheese melts.
Transfer mixture to 1-qt shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with pita bread or chips.
1 Tbs unsalted butter
8 oz low-fat cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1, 14-oz jar artichoke hearts
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Pita wedges or baked pita chips
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Wilt spinach by steaming it on the stove top or in the microwave for 3 minutes, until wilted but still vibrant green. Drain well, pressing between layers of a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Chop well, place in a small bowl and set aside.
Drain and chop artichoke hearts, combine with chopped spinach.
Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese and garlic, cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Fold in spinach, artichokes, sour cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan; stir until cheese melts.
Transfer mixture to 1-qt shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with pita bread or chips.
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