Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip
"Best Appetizer for Parties"
This warm, creamy, cheesy dip appears frequently at staff gatherings. People make it time and again because it's tasty and a snap to prepare. Assemble up to two days ahead, and bake just before serving.
Yield: 5 1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup dip and about 6 chips)
Ingredients
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (8-ounce) block
1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (13.5-ounce) package baked tortilla chips (about 16 cups)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and next 6 ingredients (through spinach) in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information
Calories:148 (30% from fat) Fat:5g (sat 2.9g,mono 1.5g,poly 0.5g) Protein:7.7g Carbohydrate:18.3g Fiber:1.5g Cholesterol:17mg Iron:0.6mg Sodium:318mg Calcium:164mg
-Krista Ackerbloom Montgomery, Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2007
