Spinach-Parmesan Dip

By EricS52

Spinach-Parmesan dip can satisfy even the pickiest eater! The best thing about this recipe is that it cooks in your slow-cooker for a hands-off approach to serving a crowd. Serve this rich and creamy, artichoke and spinach dip with your choice of assorted crackers, toasted bread points, veggies sticks, or tortilla chips. This cheesy dip recipe is a good dish to get any party started. Your friends and family are going to enjoy munching and mingling on this scrumptious recipe.

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside.

Squeeze spinach dry, reserving 1/3 cup spinach liquid.

In prepared slow-cooker combine spinach, the 1/3 cup liquid, artichokes, onion, mustard, garlic, oregano, and pepper.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 hours.

Turn off cooker; stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian cheese blend, and lemon juice.