Spinach & Artichoke Casserole/Dip

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 4

Use as a party dip or this casserole can be served over rice, egg noodles or with scalloped potatoes. Add a chicken breast or a pork chop and you have a high protein meal fit for any company!

Ingredients:

8 ounces low-fat cream cheese

14 ounces chopped artichoke hearts, drained

14 ounces chopped spinach, drained

2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped

3 ounces bacon bits

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup melted margarine or 1/2 cup butter

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup half-and-half cream

1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1/2 cup diced sweet onion

1 teaspoon minced roasted garlic

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs or 1 cup crushed butter flavored cracker

toasted pita chips or corn tortilla, on the side

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350Fand lightly spritz a baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).
2. Drain vegetables very well
3. Chop and mix in a bowl with the other ingredients.
4. Pour into a prepared casserole dish and top with the crumbs.
5. Bake in oven for 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven), until hot and bubbly.
6. Serve at once with pita chips or corn tortilla chips.

By RecipeOfHealth.com