Artichoke Spread

Ingredients

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1 cup fresh spinach, torn
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen garlic bread

Directions

• Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl; transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, until cheese is melted, 2-3 hours. Meanwhile, prepare garlic bread according to package directions. Slice and serve with hot dip.

Test Kitchen tips This is a thick, spreadable mixture. If you’d like it thinner, stir in milk a tablespoon at a time. The artichokes dominate the flavor of this appetizer with just a hint of spinach.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup dip with 2 slices garlic bread: 222 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Originally published as Artichoke Spread for Garlic Bread in Simple & Delicious December/January 2019