Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Serves: 8-10
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 14 oz. jar grilled and marinated artichokes, drained
  • 1 8 oz. Light Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Topping
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Heat medium size skillet on medium to high heat.
  3. Add olive oil and butter.
  4. Add garlic, onion, and red bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
  6. In a medium-size bowl, put cream cheese and sour cream.
  7. Add salt and peppers. Stir.
  8. Add sautéed spinach, artichokes and cheeses.
  9. Place dip mixture into a medium-size baking dish.
  10. Add toppings in the order listed above.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven. Let cool 5 minutes.
  13. Serve hot with tortilla chips, bread and/or crudités.
Recipe by Carla Crudup at https://www.carlacrudup.com/spinach-artichoke-dip/