Skinny Spinach Dip with Artichokes

Name: Skinny Spinach Dip with Artichokes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz); 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz); 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped; Baguette slices, if desired; Assorted raw vegetables, if desired

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Servings 10

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.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated January 6, 2021

Ingredients

4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves (4 oz)
1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
Baguette slices, if desired
Assorted raw vegetables, if desired

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°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.