Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Prep 30 min
Total 55 min
Servings 16

Spinach dip just teamed up with caramelized onions, bacon and chili garlic sauce for a sexy makeover that takes this dip from classic to fantastic!

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated September 20, 2016

Ingredients

1

box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach
2

slices bacon, chopped
2

cups thinly sliced sweet onions
1

serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4

cup chili garlic sauce
1/2

cup sour cream
1

can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1/3

cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Crackers, crostini or vegetables, as desired

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Cook spinach as directed on box. Drain well; squeeze with paper towel to get out as much liquid as possible; set aside.
2

Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Place bacon in skillet; cook over medium heat until crispy. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Add onions and serrano chile to bacon drippings in pan; cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
3

Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix cream cheese, chili garlic sauce and sour cream; stir in spinach and artichokes.
4

Stir onion mixture into spinach mixture. Pour into pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot in center. Top with reserved bacon; serve with crackers, crostini or vegetables.

Want it hotter? Leave the seeds in the diced serrano, or use up to 1/3 cup chili garlic sauce.
Chili garlic sauce is a flavorful hot sauce with more complexity than Sriracha. It's available in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
For best results and an evenly creamy texture, be sure to use fully softened cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 110
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 21% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg; 7%
Sodium: 190mg; 8%
Potassium: 160mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 4g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 8%; 8%
Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;