Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Great for Super Bowl! Check out our lightened version of the classic appetizer, Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Bet you can't tell the difference!

Makes: 2 3/4 cups

Preparation Time:8 min

Cooking Time:25 min

What You'll Need:

• 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave spinach on HIGH 3 minutes, or until wilted. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels, then chop.
   
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
3. In a nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts. Fold in spinach, artichokes, sour cream, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; stir until cheese melts.
   
4. Transfer mixture to a 1-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
   
5. Bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with fresh pita wedges or baked pita chips.

Nutritional Information

Per 1/4-cup serving (not including dippers): calories 113 (53 percent from fat); fat 7g (sat 4.7g); protein 5.5g; carbohydrate 8.5g; fiber 2.4g; cholesterol 24mg; iron 1mg; sodium 340mg; calcium 1mg