Thursday, February 14, 2008

The Perfect Artichoke and Spinach Dip

This is a classic recipe for a spectacular Artichoke and Spinach Dip ~ Perfect for your next party, courtesy of The Purple Mermaid!

Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic
(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins. In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese. Cover and bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.