Sep 12, 2011

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip



Bring this hot spinach and artichoke dip to your next football party, no one will know it's light!

Football season is here! I usually like to make my Skinny Buffalo Wings, along with one of my many meatball recipes such as Swedish Meatballs, Southwest Turkey Meatballs, or Asian Turkey Meatballs. I also have tons of fabulous Skinny Dip options for your to bring to your next football party!

This is easy to prepare ahead of time, then throw it in the oven when you are ready to eat. I served this with Pretzel Crisps, but baked chips would also be great.


Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes 
Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts

Calories: 73.3 • Fat: 4.4 g • Carb: 3.4 g • Fiber: 0.9 g • Protein: 5.2 g • Sugar: 0.6 g
Sodium: 244.7 g

Ingredients:
  • 13.75 oz artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
  • 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • olive oil spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots.

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.

Can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Makes about 3 3/4 cups.  
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58 comments:

  1. This looks so good. I will definitely be making this recipe!

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  2. WOW that looks so good!! Artichoke dip is one of my favorite things but I haven't had it in forever because it is usually so loaded with calories. I'm trying this version for sure!!

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  3. OMG, spinach artichoke dip is one of my faves...

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  4. OMG one of my *all time* favorite dips... will be using this for the next football party :)

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  5. I absolutely love spinach and artichoke dip!! Thanks for sharing this recipe ... I can't wait to try it!

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  6. Gina, you are my hero!!!! I love spinach artichoke dip more than anything! So excited to try a lightened up version :)

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  7. This looks great! Any substitue for the freel yogurt? We have some lactose sensitive people in our family That could probably handle the cheese but not yogurt. Can't wait to try it!

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  8. We love this recipe, but we kick it up a bit w/some tabasco, which also makes it yummy!

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  9. Hope you all enjoy! If you like it hot I bet chopped jalapeƱo would be good in there!

    In place of the yogurt for lactose intolerant, I would replace it with more mayo but this wwill increase the points and fat.

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  10. I love artichoke spinach dip! If I was going to be home this weekend I would be making it. I will before the end of the month for sure, though!

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  11. I am so impressed that you made a light version of spinach artichoke dip!

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  12. This looks so GOOD and warm ... apparently, it's too cold in the office right now! haha.

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  13. Erin- it doesn't taste light!

    Liz- I hate that! lol

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  14. Yummo! Can't wait to make this for upcoming parties! It looks DELISH...

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  15. This looks amazing! I love spinach and artichoke dip. Making it healthy.. even better!

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  16. I was just wondering last night as I sat screaming at my TV whether or not you would have any light tailgate/party foods on here and popped in to have a peek this morning and I see this delicious looking artichoke dip (which is exactly the recipe I was hoping to find!) Go team!

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  17. How would it work to serve this in a crock pot? Thanks for all the delish recipes!

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  18. Can I use fresh baby spinach? I have a last minute potluck tomorrow and this sounds great, but I only have fresh baby spinach in the big pack from Costco.

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  19. Thanks for making one of my favorite FOODS light! Love it!

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  20. Oh yum! I love this dip and I'm excited to make your lighter version. Thanks!

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  21. I love artichoke-spinach dip! You have saved my life! And my thighs!

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  22. Looks yummy. I always make mine with Neufchatel cheese, will have to try it with Greek yogurt next time!

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  23. This might be a silly question but would this be good cold? I would love to take it to a tailgate on Saturday but we will be outside and I won't have access to an oven...thanks for all the great recipes!

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  24. Piglet- a crockpot would be great!

    Kimberly- If you cook the baby spinach, sure why not!

    Natalie- I think this is better hot. I do have a recipe for cold spinach dip on here, I suggestaking that and adding some artichokes.

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  25. This looks just as delicious as the high fat/cream cheese filled version that I usually make! Saving this recipe for the next time I have people over!

    - Maggie

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  26. I love the idea of using fat free Greek yogurt for this! I just found fat free Greek yogurt last weekend and couldn't love it more. It's so thick and creamy. Great work with this! I'm so happy I found your blog, I've really enjoyed your recipes over the past couple days :)

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  27. mmmm I have made this with cream cheese etc...the full fat version and love it....love the idea of greek yogurt my new food find! I do use roasted garlic though...great addition!

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  28. Everyone's favourite around here; love this recipe with healthier version.
    Rita

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  29. Does this mean I can eat the whole bowl?? :)

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  30. This is the perfect recipe! It doesn't get much better than this!

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  31. WOW! YUM YUM!! That looks soooooo good!

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  32. Artichoke dip is one of my favorite things but I haven't had it in forever because it is usually so loaded with calories. I'm trying this version for sure!!

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  33. I'm so excited to try this! I love eating spinach dip at restaurants like Chili's and Applebees but I'm sure that this will be not only healthier but also tastier. Thanks!

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  34. I have a big problem with Mayo. Is there anything I could substitute instead?

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  35. Just made some last night for lunch today to share with my friends...just tasted it - YUM!!!

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  36. Made this today--it is DELICIOUS! Made no changes.

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  37. You're the master of reducing and lightening things up, Gina! This looks great. Thanks for sharing.
    Best,
    Gloria

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  38. Looks so good! I was actually looking Saturday on this site for this dip for the game on Sunday. This Sunday it is! Thanks <3

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  40. I love you for making a spinach and artichoke dip that doesn't have cream cheese in it! I love the stuff, but my boyfriend won't touch it. Thank you! This one will definitely be front and center at our next party!

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  41. JJ, in place of mayo use more yogurt.

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  42. Gina -- can you give me an option to replace the Parm Regg? I love it, don't get me wrong, but it's SO expensive at our local grocery store.

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  43. Pecorino Romano is my second choice and less expensive. Enjoy!

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  44. Love this alternative to the fattening version that I make all the time.

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  45. Gina, I just had to tell you that I made this recipe for my husbands dental school cooking competition last week and we won the appetizer round! I added some milk and a little extra parm. and moz. cheese so that it could be kept in the crock pot instead of baked and it was a hit..obviously :)(they will never know it was a skinny recipe!) Thanks for all the great recipes!

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  46. I made this tonight and it was delicious! I made the full recipe but only baked half of it, since it was just my husband and I. Do you think the rest could be frozen? If I do freeze it, should I bake it first?

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  47. This was AMAZING. I used sour cream instead of greek yogurt (even though it increased calories and fat) and served with a baguette. Was the perfect afternoon football snack.

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  48. I made this last night and was a winner. Everyone wants the recipe!

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  49. This made a great appetizer for our Thanksgiving. I only baked 1/2 of it for just the two of us. This morning, I turned 1/4 cup of it into baked eggs florentine for only 4 points! It was heavenly!

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  50. I love this recipe! I tried it yesterday and it was seriously the best thing to eat while watching a football game. I'm going to blog about it tonight and have a link to your post soon!

    http://justrainbowsandbutterflys.blogspot.com/

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  51. do you think you can put this in a crock pot to take it to a party and keep it warm?

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  52. Made this last night- crazy good! I loved the texture- very fluffy and creamy. Will DEFINITELY make again.

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  53. I had some baby spinach in the fridge that was getting ready to hit it's expiration date, even though this one calls for frozen spinach, I decided to give it a whirl. I tossed the entire fridge bag of spinach in the bowl and since I was in a hurry, I didn't even cook it first. After combining everything, I put it in the oven. for the first 15 minutes of cooking I did pull it every 5 min. or so in order to stir to compensate for how much the spinach cooks down.
    In the end I still had an absolutely delightful dip that was SO good!! I am guessing it turned out a little looser than if I had followed exactly but the taste was still all there. Thanks for another great one Gina!!

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  54. I made this for a couple of parties I recently attended and it was yummo!

    :)

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  55. I'm making this dip for my sisters shower tomorrow and all they have is a microwave. I was going to bake it ahead of time and then put it in the microwave to heat it up. Would this be ok to do?

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  56. Remarkable! I love this recipe so much! I made it yesterday with my mom and we both loved the taste. Thanks!! We will be making this again on my dad’s birthday. Hope he likes it! We also tried the recipes at www.gourmandia.com and www.gourmetrecipe.com and the outcome turned what we imagined, the cuisines are mouth-watering. Take time to glance those sites for more interesting recipes.

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