Simple Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Submitted by HiAltitudeTexan

"Adapted from a recipe made popular by a food network chef, this simplified version is a crowd pleaser, and can be thrown together in minutes. I made this dip once, and now my friend think its my job to bring it to our get togethers."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 batch
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can medium artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese or (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Drain spinach, and squeeze any remaining water from it. Place in medium microwave safe bowl.
2. Add artichoke hearts and microwave for 1-2 minute until warm.
3. Cut cream cheese into chunks and stir into spinach and artichokes. Microwave until cheese can be totally incorperated (roughly 3 minutes).
4. Add remaining ingrediants and stir to combine, and microwave until hot.
5. Serve with fresh baguettes and vegetables for dipping.
6. **can also be made in advance and reheated at serving time.

Reviews

[mama smurf]

Made this for My 3 Chefs tag game and we really enjoyed this. I did use fresh minced garlic and added some shredded mozzeralla cheese and some red pepper flakes for zing. Everyone enjoyed this at our "Football Weekend". Thank you for posting.