Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Easy & Impressive Holiday Appetizer

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.

Bring 8 ounces of cream cheese to room temperature and place in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of sour cream and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.

Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together using a hand mixer or a spoon until well combined.

Add minced garlic to the mixture for flavor.

Thaw frozen spinach, remove excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel, and add to the bowl.

Chop marinated artichoke hearts, drain, and add to the bowl.

Add shredded mozzarella cheese and shredded parmesan cheese to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish, preferably a cast iron skillet.

Top the mixture with additional shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Broil for the last minute or two to achieve a golden crust on top.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Serve with pita bread, crackers, or baguette.

Cooking Techniques

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