Big Talk With Bruce Dickey - Katie's Kitchen - Tailgating!

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: tortilla chips

Whole grain pita adds fiber while tortilla chips provide a crunchy alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.

Add chopped spinach, minced garlic, and diced onion to the mixture.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

While the dip is baking, prepare the pita bread.

Cut pita bread into triangles and arrange on a baking sheet.

Brush pita triangles lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.

Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Serve the hot spinach spread with toasted pita on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens