Spinach Artichoke Dip

Crafted this one as a treat for my kid. I remember the old BC days of eating out at restaurants (BC = before cooking) when he would often ask for this as an appetizer…

I shied away for a long time until I recently discovered that artichokes came canned! #TodayYearsOld

Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 oz whipped cream cheese
• 60 g (1/4 cup) light sour cream
• 42 g (6 Tbsp) shredded Parmesan cheese
• 14 g (2 Tbsp) crumbled goat cheese
• 0.5 g (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper
• 5 oz chopped baby spinach (washed and trimmed of stems)
• 127.5 g chopped artichoke hearts (about 1/2 of 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained)

Instant Pot (Slow Cook option) Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together 4 oz whipped cream cheese and 60 g (1/4 cup) light sour cream.
2. Whisk in 42 g (6 Tbsp) shredded Parmesan cheese, 14 g (2 Tbsp) crumbled goat cheese, and 0.5 g (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper.
3. Add 5 oz chopped baby spinach leaves and mixture from medium bowl to Instant Pot’s (IP) inner pot and stir gently until just combined.
4. Close lid, then select SLOW COOK for 1 hr + 30 mins.
5. When cooking cycle is complete, remove lid.
6. Stir, then allow to cool (uncovered) for 15 mins before serving.

Slow Cooker Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together 4 oz whipped cream cheese and 60 g (1/4 cup) light sour cream.
2. Whisk in 42 g (6 Tbsp) shredded Parmesan cheese, 14 g (2 Tbsp) crumbled goat cheese, and 0.5 g (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper.
3. Add 5 oz chopped baby spinach leaves and mixture from medium bowl to slow cooker’s inner pot and stir gently until just combined.
4. Cover, then heat on high 1 1/2 hrs, until hot and cheese is just melted.
5. When cooking is complete, stir, then allow to cool (uncovered) for 15 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	346
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.3g	30%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	76%
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 631mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	29%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 17.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 310mg	24%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 903mg	19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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