NFC Championship game... and Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Sadie roots for big blue!

So tonight at 6:30pm... the fate of my beloved g-men will be decided. Either on to Indianapolis or home to NY (well technically NJ.. but whatever). To get in the spirit, I will be making delicious spinach and artichoke dip!












Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (for a lower calorie version, go for Fat Free or Light CC)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (again, go for Low Fat if you are watching calories)
• 1/4 cup each grated Parmesan cheese and grated Romano cheese (I buy the plastic tub that has both-or grate your own- so fresh and delicious!)
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (can be found in the spice aisle)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (or more if you are garlic crazy!)
• salt and pepper to taste (I like the fresh ground black pepper and sea salt)
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (make sure they are not the marinated kind)
• 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
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• 1.  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Grab a small baking dish and lightly grease.  (I just spray it with PAM)
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• 2.  In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayo, shredded Parmesan and Romano, garlic, garlic salt, basil, salt, and pepper.  Once that is mixed, stir in the chopped artichoke arts and thawed spinach.
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• 3.  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.  Sprinkle the top with the mozzarella cheese, adding as much or as little as you like, but enough so it covers the top of the dip.  Bake about 25 minutes until the cheese on top is lightly browned and bubbly.
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• Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, veggies, or utilize it in a wrap with some turkey for a yummy lunch! 
• Delicious!
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• *there have been times where I have forgotten the fresh garlic or added too much of the spices. Don't worry if you miss something or add too much, it will still be delicious. Unless you do something dumb like forget spinach or artichokes. Then the only advice I have for you is to stop being such an idiot.
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