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    HOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP


    Source of Recipe


    WW

    Recipe Introduction


    POINTS Value: 2
    Servings: 18
    Preparation Time: 12 min
    Cooking Time: 27 min
    Level of Difficulty: Easy

    List of Ingredients




    1 Tbsp light butter
    1 cup onion(s), finely chopped
    2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
    10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
    8 oz canned water chestnuts, sliced, drained and coarsely chopped
    14 oz canned artichoke hearts, without oil, quartered, drained and coarsely chopped
    8 oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened
    8 oz reduced-fat sour cream
    1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    1 tsp hot pepper sauce
    1/2 tsp table salt
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    1 sprays cooking spray

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350F.


    Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, water chestnuts, and artichokes; saut 2 minutes. Add cream cheese, sour cream, 1⁄2 cup of Cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper.


    Spoon into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining 1⁄2 cup of Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350F for 18 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with baked tortilla chips (need to count POINTS values for chips). Yields about 1/4 cup of dip per serving.

    Topped with gooey melted cheese, this creamy appetizer will be a hit at your next party.

 

 

 


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