Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread

Name: Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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

I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every family gathering and there are never any leftovers. This is probably my most-requested recipe. —Heidi Iacovetto, Phippsburg, Colorado

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