Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe w/ Crostini, Quick and Easy #spinach #recipe #appetizer

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is often less expensive and adds a different flavor profile.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and adds a salty flavor.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.

Add all-purpose flour to the melted butter and stir to create a roux until light brown.

Add minced garlic and granulated garlic powder to the roux and stir.

Stir in cayenne pepper for heat.

Add drained canned artichoke hearts to the mixture and combine.

Pour in heavy cream and stir until the mixture thickens.

Add sharp white cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Add cream cheese at room temperature and stir until melted.

Add fresh spinach and combine lightly.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

Layer the top with grated parmesan cheese and pecorino romano.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.

Broil for 4-5 minutes to brown the top.

Let the dip cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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