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High Protein Spinach Artichoke Dip - Creamy, Satisfying, and Easy

Laura
High protein spinach artichoke dip that’s creamy, cheesy, and lighter than the classic. A crowd-pleasing favorite with a nutritious twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Frozen chopped spinach (10 ounces), thawed and very well drained
  • Canned artichoke hearts (14 ounces), drained and chopped
  • Low-fat cottage cheese (1 cup)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (1 cup; 2% or nonfat)
  • Neufchâtel or light cream cheese (4 ounces), softened
  • Grated Parmesan (1/2 cup)
  • Shredded part-skim mozzarella (3/4 cup), divided
  • Garlic (2–3 cloves), minced
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Onion powder (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, 1/4 teaspoon)
  • Kosher salt (3/4 to 1 teaspoon), to taste
  • Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Olive oil spray for the baking dish
  • For serving: pita chips, sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, toasted baguette, or baked tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Prep the oven and pan. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 1–1.5 quart baking dish with olive oil.
  • Drain the spinach well. Thaw spinach completely. Squeeze out excess water using a clean towel or paper towels until very dry. This prevents watery dip.
  • Chop the artichokes. Drain and roughly chop. Pat dry with paper towels if they seem wet.
  • Blend the creamy base. In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth and silky. This step is key for a creamy texture without excess fat.
  • Combine. In a large bowl, add the blended mixture, Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Fold in veggies. Add the drained spinach and chopped artichokes. Mix until evenly distributed.
  • Taste and adjust. Add a pinch more salt, pepper, or lemon if needed. The mixture should taste slightly bold before baking.
  • Assemble and bake. Spread into the baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges.
  • Broil for color (optional). Broil 1–2 minutes for a lightly browned top. Watch closely.
  • Serve. Let it rest 5 minutes. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon, red pepper flakes, or chopped parsley if you like. Serve with dippers of your choice.
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