Snacks - Phase 1 - Olive Garden Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip




weezle
09-14-2008, 06:57 PM
Olive Garden Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip

8 ounces light cream cheese
14 ounces artichoke hearts, canned, drained, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cooked spinach
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup romano cheese (you can use all Parmesan if you prefer)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper, to taste

Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature. Cream together with mayonnaise, Parmesan, Romano cheese, garlic, basil and garlic salt. Mix well. Add the artichoke hearts and spinach (be careful to drain both of these well), and mix until blended. Store in a container until ready to use. Spray quiche pan with Pam, pour in dip and top with cheese. Bake at 350 F. for 25 minutes or until the top is browned.

12 servings

Serve with Triscuits (Ph2 or Ph3 only) and assorted veggies for dipping.


jillnicole03
09-14-2008, 08:23 PM
this dip is so yummy :) thanks!
i dont know if i could make that completely into a vegan dish, but I can try!! Do you know the calorie information of this?

EricaBG
09-14-2008, 09:43 PM
This is DELICIOUS. My dad makes this or he used to before he moved. SO good! It takes so good its almost bad. LOL


jenne1017
12-31-2008, 08:00 PM
I made it tonight for a NYE party and it's yummy. I added a bit of crushed red pepper and took out all the salts (figured the cheese had enough). I also added a bit of feta leftover from the stuffed mushroom recipe :) Delish and no one will know it's SBD friendly!

jenne1017
01-03-2010, 02:41 PM
Made this again as my lunch was a dud (didn't have red lentils). Still yummy!

81togo
01-03-2010, 06:56 PM
I made this today and it was delicious! DD and DH loved it as well... its a keeper.

jenne1017
12-31-2010, 03:46 PM
Making it again tonight...yummy!!! happy New Year!

jenne1017
06-30-2011, 07:54 PM
This is still the yummiest thing ever. I add some sundried tomatoes to it and also use it as "stuffing" for mushrooms!