Lite Spinach-Artichoke Casserole

Submitted by CookinDiva

"This is a side dish that will be reminiscent of spinach-artichoke dips. However, unlike the dip, this is a healthy side dish that you can enjoy as often as you like! For a complete meal, enjoy this side dish with baked fish or chicken and some oven-baked red potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water packed, chopped
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1⁄4 cup Ritz cracker, crushed (or bread crumbs)

directions

1. Cook and drain spinach thoroughly. Drain and chop artichokes.
2. To spinach and artichokes, add all other ingredients EXCEPT breadcrumbs.
3. Pour mixture into a sprayed 8x8 or 9x9 pan. Cover with foil.
4. Bake 400 degrees 20 minutes. Uncover; top with crushed crackers. Bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbling.