Spinach & Artichoke Casserole/Dip

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 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 crushed butter flavored cracker
• toasted pita chips or corn tortilla, on the side

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350Fand lightly spritz a baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).

2. 2

   Drain vegetables very well

3. 3

   Chop and mix in a bowl with the other ingredients.

4. 4

   Pour into a prepared casserole dish and top with the crumbs.

5. 5

   Bake in oven for 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven), until hot and bubbly.

6. 6

   Serve at once with pita chips or corn tortilla chips.