Pecan-Crusted Artichoke Spread


Pecan-Crusted Artichoke Spread
Makes: 64 servings Serving size: 1  tablespoon
Prep 25 mins Bake 350°F 40 mins to 50 mins
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Pecan-Crusted Artichoke Spread
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 14 ounce canartichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 8 ounce packagereduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
  • 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)
  • 2 dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook for 3 to 5 minutes more or until onion is tender and spinach is cooked, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mayonnaise dressing, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and hot pepper sauce.

2. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 minutes. Top with pecans; bake for 10 minutes more.

3. Serve with toasted bread slices. Makes 4 cups spread (sixty-four 1-tablespoon servings).

Nutrition Facts (Pecan-Crusted Artichoke Spread)
  • Servings Per Recipe 64,
  • cal. (kcal) 23,
  • Fat, total (g) 2,
  • chol. (mg) 4,
  • sat. fat (g) 1,
  • carb. (g) 1,
  • pro. (g) 1,
  • sodium (mg) 71,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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