Secret Ingredient Spinach Artichoke Dip

Submitted by KeLynn

"This dip is always a big hit at parties!! I've been told by many that it's the best spinach artichoke dip that they have tasted. Like many dishes it should be seasoned to your taste. Towards the end of cook time I add some seasonings, taste the dip on bread, and then add more seasonings as needed. The "secret ingredient" is really what makes this dip so creamy and delicious."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 small crockpots
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
• 5 -7 medium artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces of 4 cheese alfredo sauce (I use Classico)
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• pepper
• crackers, sliced baguettes or tortilla chips

directions

1. Cook spinach in microwave by following instructions on box.
2. While spinach is cooking begin chopping artichoke hearts.
3. Add cream cheese and artichoke hearts to medium saucepan over med-low heat.
4. When spinach is finished cooking remove from microwave and blot with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. (I usually go through about 10-15 paper towels before all the water is out).
5. Add the spinach to the saucepan and stir occasionally until cream cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined.
6. Pour in 4 cheese alfredo sauce and heat throughly over LOW heat, stirring frequently.
7. Add parmesan cheese and seasonings to taste, stirring well after each addition. This is the step that I start taste testing :).
8. Let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
9. Serve warm in crockpot stirring once in a while.