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ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP


i enjoy all types of dips...i think it's due to my oral-fixation and the motion of bringing a small bite to my mouth. the first time i had a spinach-artichoke dip was at tgi fridays and had to find a recipe that replicated it. i've made this artichoke & spinach dip many times and it has become a tried & true recipe that is always a crowd-pleaser. i actually found a recipe that turns it into a mac & cheese version, which sounds amazing! i'll have to try it out and repost.

anyway, we were headed to my father-in-law's for a night of football. i love bringing treats over and felt this was fit for the occasion. it has nice chunks of artichoke and a great creamy consistency from the alfredo sauce. you can serve this with anything, but i like the presentation in a bread bowl.

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP RESTAURANT STYLE
posted on allrecipes.com by terrad

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
  • 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
  • 1 10 oz container alfredo-style pasta sauce
  • 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
preheat oven to 350°F.

place garlic in small baking dish. bake for 20-30 mins until soft. remove and cool. squeeze softened garlic from skin.

in an 8x8 baking dish, spread all the ingredients together. cover & bake for 30 mins, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. serve warm.
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