Olive Garden Artichoke Spinach Dip Recipe

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 is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Clean and chop the fresh artichokes, or use canned artichokes.

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and shallot, sauté until fragrant.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a food processor, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.

Add in cooked spinach and artichokes, mixing well.

Fold in grated Parmesan, lemon juice, black pepper, chili flakes, pepper jack cheese, and smoked gouda cheese.

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and spread evenly.

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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