Makeover Spinach and Artichoke Casserole Recipe

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Spinach never tasted better than in this creamy, colorful dish that's now even healthier and more delicious! —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

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Makeover Spinach and Artichoke Casserole Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

35 30 65

Ingredients

5 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup fat-free milk
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, red peppers and onions in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
Add the spinach, artichokes, salt, cayenne, pepper and pepper flakes. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 245 calories, 13 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 781 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Spinach and Artichoke Casserole in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011, p28

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Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2012 by carlakay105

I love spinach artichoke dip, so I made this as a side for Christmas Eve. It was very well received by my family, even my grandmother who says she's never had the dip or even artichokes! Felt good to make a healthy holiday side that they actually like!