18 ozpackage frozen artichoke heartsthawed and chopped
4mediumgreen onionschopped
olive oil
3clovesgarlicminced
18 ozpackage cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
110 ozpackage frozen chopped spinachthawed, squeeze out moisture
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheesedivided
18 ozcontainer sour creamor creme fraiche
1cuphalf and half
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/2cupshredded Parmesan cheese
1tspsalt
1 tspItalian seasoning
1/2tspcrushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat saute artichokes and green onion in a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes until artichokes are beginning to brown. Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer.
Add cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Pour into a medium-size mixing bowl.
To the bowl add spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, sour cream, half and half, mayo, Parmesan, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Mix until fully combined.
Pour into baking dish and sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve warm with pita chips, crackers, tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.