Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Lower-Than-Normal-Fat)

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Lower-Than-Normal-Fat)

  • Prep Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Serves: 8,Yield: 6cups dip

    • About This Recipe

    “Made with lower fat ingredients. Thicker texture (not runny). Dip freezes well. If you haven’t tried this type of dip yet, you don’t know what you’re missing! Cook time is for microwave.”

    Ingredients

  • 300gfrozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained( 1 package)
  • 2cupsnonfat sour cream( 1 package)
  • 250glow-fat cream cheese( 1 package)
  • 1cuplowfat mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 398mlartichoke hearts, drained and chopped( 1 can, in brine)
  • 1tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1tablespoonfresh black pepper( or colored)
  • 1garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1tablespoononion powder(optional)
  • 1teaspoonchili pepper flakes(optional)

    • Directions

  • Drain any liquid that may be sitting on top of the sour cream.
  • Mix everything together well.
  • Bake it at 350 degrees, stirring once or twice, until heated through (probably 40 minutes).
  • If lazy, hungry, or just plain impatient, use the microwave (takes only a few minutes). This mix freezes well. There is no need to bake before freezing.You may want to freeze this recipe in four 2-cup containers (i. e. large plastic sour cream tubs)
  • Serve with tortilla chips or pita.

    • Reviews

  • “This was soooo good. I served it with torilla chips and some toasted sourdough rounds. I didn’t have the chilil pepper flakes and it was still very good. This was a big hit and I will be making it again. Thanks for the great recipe!”

  • “I used fat free cream cheese, mozzerella cheese and sour cream.I also mixed everything together and then put it in a 2-quart crock pot.I took the crock pot to work, turned it on to high for 2 hours and then turned it down to warm.I served with tortilla chips, Parmesan Garlic Triscuit Thin Crisps and Garlic Herb FlipSides pretzel crackers.Everyone loved this dip and there wasn’t any left to take home.At least 6 people asked me for the recipe, and everyone was thrilled that is was such a healthy snack.”

  • “I just inherited a small crock pot.This works really well if you put the dip in the crock pot as it will remain warm while you’re eating it.”

  • “I didn’t use lowfat ingredients.I personally thought it was a little peppery but I received a lot of compliments on it when I served it at a party.”

  • “Loved this!I followed the recipe exactly.I baked half for a tailgate party, and stashed half in the freezer for later.I liked that it wasn’t as greasy as some of these dips can be.Thanks for sharing!”

  • “This was DELISH! I actually omitted the artichokes to just make a low-fat spinach dip. I’ve tried a lot of these recipes, and this is one of the best! It was easy to follow and had a nice flavor with a little kick. Perfecto! Will be making again & again!”

  • “This was really good and easy! I used low fat sour cream instead and then sprinkled extra cheese on the top before i baked it.I thought there was a little too much pepper though next time i will use 1/2 the amount and it should be perfect! Served with Pita Chips”

  • “this is so good !!!!! thankyou”

  • “Made this recipe for 2 parties and it was the first item finished both times. No one could believe it was made as a lower fat option because it tastes so great! I would definately recommend baking it rather than microwaving and I also added a little extra garlic. Thanks for the great recipe!!”

  • “So yummy and so easy to make! Definitely a keeper :)”

  • “Got great response from all!I didn’t use the low fat ingredients but it turned out wonderfully.We did add a bit more garlic, but otherwise followed the recipe as written.Thanks!We will definitely make again :)”

  • “This is the most amazing dip!Every time I make it I am asked for the recipe.I always make a double batch and freeze half, that way we have it on hand if company pops by. Thanks for posting – this is a winner.”

  • “I love this recipe.It’s easy to make and it is so yummy.”

  • “I made this dip tonight as an appetizer for my family, everyone absolutley loved it! I’m kind of a Artichoke dip critic and found it to be a little bland. The next time I make it I will use 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of real mayonaise, this will at a bit more zest. All in all this recipe is a keeper. Thank-you for sharing it :)”

  • “This was a great recipe. I did not use fat free and low fat ingredients when I made it, and I added another clove of garlic for extra flavor. It was VERY EASY to make and it was a HUGE hit at my New Year’s Eve Party with tortilla chips! It’s definitely going to be a party staple from now on!”

  • “I am obviously in the minority onthis one – but after making this and serving this to my mom and hubby – both sort of made a face.My mom then asked, “did you make this with fat free sour cream?”- Yep, it tastes VERY fat free sour cream-ish.I am used to this kind of dip being cheesey and stringy – this was bland and not very tasty.Sorry….”

  • “This is a pretty good recipe but not my most favourite. I found it a little bland – I’ll have to kick it up a notch if I use it again.I like the lower fat though”

  • “I Loved it!!!, taste exactly as it does in the restaurant, I didn’t think it was so easy to make, the ingredients aren’t too expensive either, I recommend this dip if you are on a diet and want a healthy snack, ENJOY!!!”

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