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White Bean & Artichoke Spinach Dip

Makeover your dips to count towards important food groups like fruits, vegetables, and/or dairy.  This one uses economical beans as a base, adding 5g fiber per serving, texture, and great taste, and reduced fat cheese to save some fat and calories.  Serve with smart crackers and veggies for dipping.

Active Time:   15 minutes

Total Time:  45 minutes

Amount: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can Essential Everyday™ Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup Essential Everyday™ Fancy Shredded Reduced Fat Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend, divided

¼ cup Essential Everyday Light Mayonnaise

¼ cup Essential Everyday Light Sour Cream

½ teaspoon Essential Everyday Garlic Powder

1 (14 ounce) can Essential Everyday Artichoke Hearts, drained, chopped

1 (10 ounce) package Essential Everyday Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained, squeezed dry

½ cup chopped green onions

Essential Everyday Wheat Snacker Crackers

Directions:

1. In food processor or blender, combine beans, ½ cup cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and garlic powder; process until smooth.
2. Transfer to medium mixing bowl; stir in artichokes and spinach.  Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
3. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.  Serve with crackers.