Olive Garden Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4
==Description==
This is a great spinach dip from Olive Garden. I'm sure you've had it, but if not you absolutely need to give it a try. This recipe is straight out of a restaurant cookbook so you'll find it exactly the same as in the restaurant!
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==Ingredients==
* 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts (canned or frozen and thawed)
* ½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
* 8 oz cream cheese
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
* dash black pepper
=== On the side ===
* crudités, crackers, chips, or sliced toasted pitas
==Directions==
# Boil the spinach and artichoke hearts in a cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
# Drain in a colander when done.
# Heat the cream cheese in a small bowl in the microwave set on high for 1 minute.
# Or, use a saucepan to heat the cheese over medium heat just until hot.
# Add the spinach and artichoke hearts to the cream cheese and stir well.
# Add the remaining ingredients to the cream cheese and combine.
# Serve hot with crackers, chips, or toasted pitas for dipping.
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Category:Appetizer Recipes