Italian Spinach Artichoke Dip
Servings 1 ½ quarts
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package frozen artichoke hearts thawed and chopped
- 4 medium green onions chopped
- olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese or mascarpone cheese
- 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach thawed, squeeze out moisture
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 8 oz container sour cream or creme fraiche
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 1 ½ 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.