Simple Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

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: 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 batch

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 1 (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.