Makeover Creamy Artichoke Dip

Name: Makeover Creamy Artichoke Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 5 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; Tortilla chips

Folks are sure to gather around this ooey-gooey, lightened-up dip whenever it's placed on any buffet table. With cheese, jalapenos and a hint of lemon, it's a treasured favorite. —Mary Spencer, Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Ingredients

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the artichokes, cream cheese, yogurt, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, jalapeno, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until heated through.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 104 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Stacey's Killer Atrichoke Dip in Light & Tasty December/January 2007

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louhack

Nov 20, 2010

This was delicious and rich. I served it at a party and no one believed it had been lightened up. I used fat free Greek yogurt and it was thick and creamy. I am making it again for Thanksgiving. I leave out the jalapeno but otherwise it is perfect.