Zesty Spinach Artichoke Dip

My son, Nick, cooks like I do. He finds a recipe that sounds good…then he “tweaks” it to make it his own…and, many times, even BETTER than the original recipe. I watched and snapped photos as he created an awesome appetizer. Just remember…Nick cooks like I do…so the measurements are approximate. Please adjust the ingredients to YOUR taste!

A Cheese, Spinach, Artichoke and Garlic Appetizer

Finely chop 1/2 bag of Fresh Spinach…and add it to 1 1/2 blocks of Softened Cream Cheese…

Then Add:
3 cloves of Garlic, finely minced
6-8 oz. grated Parmesan Cheese
6-8 oz. of Sour Cream
A “sprinkle” of dried Basil

Add a sprinkle of Red Pepper flakes, depending on Your love of HEAT!

Add 2 8 oz. jars of artichoke hearts, drained.

Add 1 8 oz. pkg of shredded Mozzarella Cheese…and mix well!

He thinly sliced a loaf of French bread, and brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Then he baked the bread in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until the bread slices began to turn golden brown.

The dip was placed in a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. He baked it for approx 30 minutes until it was heated through and beginning to bubble…

The warm, toasted bread was the PERFECT vehicle to get the dip to our mouths…And the crunch was just the right addition to the dish.

This recipe is a keeper…and not just for Christmas. This dip would be AWESOME served at ANY party. Now…gather the ingredients…and make your own version!

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