Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy appetizer dip is made with three types of cheese. Bake it in a casserole dish, then tote the dish to a party along with a bag of pita chips.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 60 chips.
Ingredients
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1 10-ounce package fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and well-drained
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1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
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3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (3/4 cup)
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3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (3 ounces)
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2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, well-drained and chopped
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1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
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Toasted Pita Chips (recipe follows) or thinly sliced French bread and/or assorted crackers
Directions
1.
In food processor*, process spinach in small batches until finely chopped. Transfer spinach to a colander set over a bowl or sink; let drain.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and pepper with an electric mixer until combined. Add 3/4 cup of the Parmesan, the Monterey Jack and Swiss cheeses. Beat until combined. Stir in chopped spinach, artichokes and sweet pepper. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart oval or an 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
3.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until heated through. Serve with Toasted Pita Chips. Makes about 8 cups (sixty 2-tablespoon servings)
Toasted Pita Chips
Split 5 large pita bread rounds in half horizontally. Using a sharp knife, cut each pita half into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges in a single layer on two ungreased baking sheets. Coat pita wedges with nonstick cooking spray. If you like, sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until wedges are crisp and golden brown. Makes 60 chips.
To tote
Cover casserole with a lid; cover tightly with heavy foil. Transport in an insulated carrier or container. Serve within 1 hour. Place pita chips in tightly covered storage container.
Nutrition information
Calories 56, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 6%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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