Topic: HG's Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

 

Healthier_Me

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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

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Ohhhh I'm going to have to try this!

I LOVE spinach dip!
Ang
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ChubbyBunny

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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?


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plantlady99

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thanks

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fahlgirl

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When you state points 2 at the bottom is that for weight watchers?
   

msarro

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QUOTE:

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! :)
Edited by msarro on Wed 07/23/08 09:24 AM



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That sounds so yummy!!!!! Can't wait to try.bigsmile bigsmile

   

DeannaK

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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!


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Healthier_Me

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Very welcome... enjoy!drinker

Matt, thanks for answering fahlgirl's question.

CB, I have no idea but I say give it a trywink
   

ChubbyBunny

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Very welcome... enjoy!drinker

Matt, thanks for answering fahlgirl's question.

CB, I have no idea but I say give it a trywink


i will do that and let you know how it turns out......what is a family for but to experiment on.


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Healthier_Me

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QUOTE:

QUOTE:

Very welcome... enjoy!drinker

Matt, thanks for answering fahlgirl's question.

CB, I have no idea but I say give it a trywink


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 themwink
   

rissa1322

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has anyone actually made it and ate it yet? i would love to hear how it compares

   

msarro

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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.



I'm gonna keep trying, and denying just makes me want it more.
I'm gonna keep trying, and each time push harder than before.
I can't live my life always worried about 'what if?'
Because what if I die tomorrow, and I've never even lived?
   

DeannaK

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Made this today - it's incredibly good! Lheart VE Lheart VE Lheart VE!!! love


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"Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me."
~ 2 Corinthians 12:8-9
   

Healthier_Me

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I'm sooooo happy you loved it!bigsmile
   
 
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