Easy and Quick Healthified Spinach Dip with Artichokes Recipe

Prep time: 20 Mins

Cook time: 25 Mins

Total time: 45 Mins

Yield: 10

Nutrition Facts

PER SERVING (2 TABLESPOONS DIP):

• Calories 60
• Fat 4 g
• Saturated Fat 2 g
• Sodium 140 mg
• Fiber 1 g
• Protein 3 g
• Carbohydrates 3 g

Ingredients

• 4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz)
• 1 package (8 oz) 1⁄3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
• ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
• ¼ cup fat-free (skim) milk
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 can (14 oz) Progresso® artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
• Toasted baguette slices

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2. In 2-quart microwavable casserole, place spinach and ¼ cup water. Cover; microwave on High 2 minutes. Drain well, pressing spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Chop spinach.
3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with spoon until smooth. Beat in mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, garlic and basil until well blended. Stir in spinach and artichokes. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
4. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with baguette slices.