Nifs Lightened Spinach And Artichoke Dip Recipes

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP - COOKING LIGHT 09/07

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and next 6 ingredients (through spinach) in a large bowl.
• Stir until well blended.
• Spoon mixture in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

HOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots.
• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.

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.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP (LIGHT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, sour cream, 2 tbs Parmesan and next ingredients (through spinach) in a large bowl, and stir until well blended. Spoon mixture into a 1/2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 c mozzarella and 2 tbs Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with tortilla chips or veggies. Use as a spread with turkey or chicken sandwiches.