Spinach & Artichoke Casserole/dip

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 14 ounces chopped artichoke hearts, drained
• 14 ounces chopped spinach, drained
• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 3 ounces bacon bits
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup melted margarine or 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon minced roasted garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs or 1 cup crushed butter flavored cracker
• toasted pita chips or corn tortilla, on the side

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350fand lightly spritz a baking dish with cooking spray (pam).
• 2 drain vegetables very well
• 3 chop and mix in a bowl with the other ingredients.
• 4 pour into a prepared casserole dish and top with the crumbs.
• 5 bake in oven for 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven), until hot and bubbly.
• 6 serve at once with pita chips or corn tortilla chips.