Low Fat Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Written by: Dr. Marcia Whalen

from food.com

Ingredients: 

• 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened (do not use fat free)
• 1/2 cup light sour cream (do not use fat free)
• 14 ounces artichoke hearts, undrained
• 7 1/4 ounces roasted red peppers, drained
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Directions:

 Prep Time: 15 mins       Total Time: 40 mins

1. Preheat oven to 375F and lightly spritz a shallow baking dish (1.5-2qt) with cooking spray (Pam).
2. Using food processor, mix light cream cheese, sour cream and artichoke hearts by pulsing until even consistency.
3. Add roasted bell pepper and Parmesan cheese and pulse until creamy.
4. To bake dip: Place mixture into prepared baking dish; add spinach and stir until combined.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring half way through.
6. Dip is done when browned and bubbly around the edges.
7. To keep warm, lower temperature in oven to 250F and stir every 10 minutes until dip is served.
8. For microwave directions: Place mixture into microwave safe dish (1.5-2qt), add spinach and stir until combined.
9. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving room for steam to escape.
10. Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes or until dip is hot and boiling on the sides – microwaves vary, check often.
11. Mix well before serving.