HG's Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Healthier_Me
Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
edited September 19 in Recipes
Skinny Dippin'!
No need to order a super-fatty version of this at a restaurant. Our Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is GREAT, hot or cold. Serve it with raw veggies and/or baked pita or tortilla chips! Mmmmm...

Ingredients:
One 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
One 14-oz. can artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained very well and chopped
One 8-oz. container fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
Half an 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan-style grated topping, divided
3 tbsp. minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions:
If you want to serve this dish hot, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and 3 tbsp. of the parm-style top ping. Add the salt and cayenne pepper, and then stir until smooth.

In a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook the shallots and garlic over medium heat until soft (1 - 2 minutes). Set aside.

To the large bowl, add spinach, artichoke hearts, water chestnuts and garlic/shallot mixture. Stir well.

If serving dip cold, top with the remaining tbsp. of parm-style topping. If you want to serve the dip hot, transfer to a casserole dish, top with the remaining parm, and then bake for 30 minutes (or until bubbly).

MAKES 8 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1/3 cup (1/8th of recipe)
Calories: 91
Fat: 1.5g
Sodium: 584mg
Carbs: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3.5g
Protein: 7g

POINTS® value 2*

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  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Skinny Dippin'!
    No need to order a super-fatty version of this at a restaurant. Our Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is GREAT, hot or cold. Serve it with raw veggies and/or baked pita or tortilla chips! Mmmmm...

    Ingredients:
    One 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
    One 14-oz. can artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained very well and chopped
    One 8-oz. container fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
    Half an 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
    1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
    1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
    1/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan-style grated topping, divided
    3 tbsp. minced shallots
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

    Directions:
    If you want to serve this dish hot, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and 3 tbsp. of the parm-style top ping. Add the salt and cayenne pepper, and then stir until smooth.

    In a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook the shallots and garlic over medium heat until soft (1 - 2 minutes). Set aside.

    To the large bowl, add spinach, artichoke hearts, water chestnuts and garlic/shallot mixture. Stir well.

    If serving dip cold, top with the remaining tbsp. of parm-style topping. If you want to serve the dip hot, transfer to a casserole dish, top with the remaining parm, and then bake for 30 minutes (or until bubbly).

    MAKES 8 SERVINGS

    Serving Size: 1/3 cup (1/8th of recipe)
    Calories: 91
    Fat: 1.5g
    Sodium: 584mg
    Carbs: 11g
    Fiber: 2g
    Sugars: 3.5g
    Protein: 7g

    POINTS® value 2*
  • tanzmamma
    tanzmamma Posts: 368 Member
    Ohhhh I'm going to have to try this!

    I LOVE spinach dip!
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Do you think you can sometimes omit the spinach and make just traditional artichoke dip withthis recipe and still have it taste good? Would you have to make any other changes?
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
    thanks

    :flowerforyou:
  • fahlgirl
    fahlgirl Posts: 1
    When you state points 2 at the bottom is that for weight watchers?
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    When you state points 2 at the bottom is that for weight watchers?

    Yup, almost everything from HG includes WW Points :)

    I'll be making this on friday or saturday for our late night beach picnic, can't wait! :)
  • thisisforme
    thisisforme Posts: 28
    That sounds so yummy!!!!! Can't wait to try.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • DeannaK
    DeannaK Posts: 178 Member
    oooooooooo.. my mouth is watering.. and i have almost everything in the house already to make this.. just a couple things missing, so i'll have to make a run to the store :)

    thanks for sharing!
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Very welcome... enjoy!:drinker:

    Matt, thanks for answering fahlgirl's question.

    CB, I have no idea but I say give it a try:wink:
  • ChubbyBunny
    ChubbyBunny Posts: 3,523 Member
    Very welcome... enjoy!:drinker:

    Matt, thanks for answering fahlgirl's question.

    CB, I have no idea but I say give it a try:wink:

    i will do that and let you know how it turns out......what is a family for but to experiment on.
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Very welcome... enjoy!:drinker:

    Matt, thanks for answering fahlgirl's question.

    CB, I have no idea but I say give it a try:wink:

    i will do that and let you know how it turns out......what is a family for but to experiment on.
    Oh boy!
    I only experiment with desserts.. kinda take it easy them:wink:
  • rissa1322
    rissa1322 Posts: 107
    has anyone actually made it and ate it yet? i would love to hear how it compares
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    This past weekend I made the spinach dip out of the HG cookbook which is very similar - except it uses a bit more mayo, a little less sour cream, misc. block cheese, and no artichoke - and it came out AWESOME.
  • DeannaK
    DeannaK Posts: 178 Member
    Made this today - it's incredibly good! L:heart: VE L:heart: VE L:heart: VE!!! :love:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    I'm sooooo happy you loved it!:bigsmile:
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