Hot Spinach And Artichoke Dip Lower Than Normal Fat Recipes

HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP (LOWER-THAN-NORMAL-FAT)

Steps:

• Drain any liquid that may be sitting on top of the sour cream.
• Mix everything together well.
• Bake it at 350 degrees, stirring once or twice, until heated through (probably 40 minutes).
• If lazy, hungry, or just plain impatient, use the microwave (takes only a few minutes). This mix freezes well. There is no need to bake before freezing. You may want to freeze this recipe in four 2-cup containers (i. e. large plastic sour cream tubs)
• Serve with tortilla chips or pita.

HEALTHIER HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and onion powder until combined. Add the artichoke hearts, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and green chilies and stir well.
• Transfer the dip mixture into a 1 1/2-2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve with chips, crackers, chunks of crusty bread, or veggies.

THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichokes and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer artichoke mixture to plate and reserve.
• Melt remaining butter in empty pan. Stir in flour and cook until just golden, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in half-and-half, 11/4 cups Parmesan, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in spinach and reserved artichoke mixture.
• Transfer to 1-quart soufflÇ or baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Serve.
• Make Ahead: Dip can be prepared through step 2 and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. To heat, let dip sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then sprinkle with cheese and bake, covered with foil, in a 450-degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake until golden brown and heated through, about 15 minutes longer.

HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the first 7 ingredients until combined. Stir in artichokes, spinach, chiles and pimientos. Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella. Place on a rimmed baking sheet., Bake until hot and bubbly, 40-45 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or bread.

HOT ARTICHOKE-SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, basil, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in the artichokes and spinach. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Serve with crackers.

HOT ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

LOW FAT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and lightly spritz a shallow baking dish (1.5-2qt) with cooking spray (Pam).
• Using food processor, mix light cream cheese, sour cream and artichoke hearts by pulsing until even consistency.
• Add roasted bell pepper and Parmesan cheese and pulse until creamy.
• To bake dip: Place mixture into prepared baking dish; add spinach and stir until combined.
• Bake for 25 minutes, stirring half way through.
• Dip is done when browned and bubbly around the edges.
• To keep warm, lower temperature in oven to 250F and stir every 10 minutes until dip is served.
• For microwave directions: Place mixture into microwave safe dish (1.5-2qt), add spinach and stir until combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap, leaving room for steam to escape.
• Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes or until dip is hot and boiling on the sides - microwaves vary, check often.
• Mix well before serving.