"Healthified" Spinach Dip with Artichokes
Recipe from Betty Crocker

50% less fat, 50% less sat fat, 36% fewer calories than the original recipe. Make a dip that boasts more spinach for an extra punch of vitamins.


Healthified Spinach Dip with Artichokes


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 10 servings (1/4 cup each)
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4   cups   lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz)On Sale
  • 1   package (8 oz)   1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softenedOn Sale
  • 1/4   cup   reduced-fat mayonnaiseOn Sale
  • 4   tablespoons   shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)On Sale
  • 1/4   cup   fat-free (skim) milkOn Sale
  • 2    cloves garlic, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1   teaspoon   dried basil leavesOn Sale
  • 1   can (14 oz)   artichoke hearts, drained, choppedOn Sale
  •     Baguette slices, if desiredOn Sale
  •     Assorted raw vegetables, if desiredOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 1-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2.
Place spinach in 2-quart microwavable casserole; add 1/4 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 tablespoon cheese.
4.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with baguette slices or raw vegetables.

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Nutrition information
Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 280mg; Total Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g); Protein 5g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 8%; Iron 4%. Exchanges: 0 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 High-Fat Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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how-tos
How to Make Spinach Dip
Learn how to make spinach dip, and you'll always have a simple yet pleasing party dish on hand.

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