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Lighter Spinach and Artichoke Dip

A lighter baked spinach and artichoke dip made with reduced-fat cream cheese, part-skim mozzarella, nonfat yogurt, and drained spinach and artichokes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups 8 ouncesshredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cupnonfat plain yogurt divided
  • 1/4 cup 1 ouncegrated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 3 mediumgarlic cloves minced
  • One14 ounce canartichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • Two8 ounce packages1/3-less-fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • One10 ounce packagefrozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry

Equipment

  • 1 1/2-quart baking dish
  • nonstick spray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Electric Mixer (optional)
  • paper towels or kitchen towel

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 1½‑quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Thaw the frozen chopped spinach, then drain and squeeze it dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Drain the artichoke hearts and chop them if not already chopped. Mince the garlic.
  3. In a large bowl, add the two 8‑ounce packages of cream cheese (at room temperature). Add 1½ cups of the shredded mozzarella, the ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of the grated Parmesan, the ¼ teaspoon black pepper, the minced garlic, the drained chopped artichoke hearts, and the drained spinach.
  4. Stir or beat the mixture until well blended and mostly smooth (use a rubber spatula or electric mixer on low).
  5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the surface with the remaining ½ cup shredded mozzarella and the remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden brown on top.
  7. Let the dip sit 3–5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vegetables or chips.