Spinach Artichoke Dip

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baked artichoke spinach dip

We love artichoke spinach dip, but we love it even more when we can make it a tad bit healthier. This recipe is SO good your guests won’t realize that it is lower in fat and calories than the traditional version!

ingredients:

  • 10-ounce frozen spinach slightly defrosted
  • 1 (14-ounce) jar Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped
  • 6 ounces (3/4 block) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 6 ounces (3/4 block) fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed (not minced)
  • 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheeses with a potato masher. Add sour cream and mash more. Add spinach, mozzarella, artichokes, pepper, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan. Stir everything
  3. until thoroughly combined.
  4. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan on top. Bake 30 minutes, or until parmesan is melted dip is all bubbly. Remove from oven and give it a minute or two to cool down. Serve with crackers, baked tortilla chips or baguette.

ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 5 large eggs
  • 5-6 spears Cara Mia Marinated Asparagus, sliced
  • 2 ounces ham, sliced or diced
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste<

directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs together. Whisk in the sliced asparagus, ham, cheddar cheese, garlic and onion powders, and the salt and pepper until well-combined.
  3. Heat an oven-safe, 7-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and stir until melted.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook until the mixture begins to set. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  5. Remove from the oven and cut into slices. Serve.

note:

  1. Serves 2-3
  2. PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
  3. COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES
  4. TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES
  5. Recipe by http://eat-drink-love.com

products:

Cara Mia Marinated Asparagus