The Very Best Spinach Artichoke Dip Ever Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a deep fry pan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add cream cheese and garlic, stir 3-4 minutes or until the cream cheese melts.
4. Add artichokes, sour cream, and 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella (save 1/2 cup for the topping).
5. Fold in spinach approximately 1 cup at a time and let the spinach reduce (this takes patience - but it's worth it!).
6. Optional for heat: mix in jalepenos (1-3 tblsp chopped, canned or fresh) and/or crushed red pepper flakes (1 tsp).
7. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella over the top.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
9. Let cool 5 minutes, serve with pita chips for dipping or as a spread.