Spinach Artichoke Dip

Hubby and I love this dip….it’s not very healthy, but very delicious and satisfying!  It’s great for lent and to serve at parties.

Spinach Artichoke Dip (serves 6 appetizer portions)

• 1 can artichokes
• 1 package of frozen spinach
• 1 8 oz container of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup  mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Thaw spinach in microwave and drain well, squeeze the spinach in paper towels to get extra water off.  Drain canned artichokes and break into small pieces.  In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, artichokes, spinach and salt and pepper.  Transfer dip to a 8-inch or 9-inch pie plate, bake in a preheated oven at 450°F until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes.  Turn on broiler and move dip closer to broiler in oven and let sit just for a couple minutes till some of the cheese darkens to a nice golden brown.  Keep a close eye as it will burn very quickly under broiler.  Serve with crackers, toast points, tortilla chips or whatever you desire!