Healthy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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Success!  I tried a new recipe tonight and it was wonderful!  I went browsing through my Pinterest recipes and found one for a healthy version of spinach & artichoke dip.  I made it to snack on during the Golden Globes.  We love our awards shows in this house!

Servings: makes 5 cups

Ingredients:  

• 2 (14 oz) cans artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 (8 oz) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened and cut in 1/2" cubes
• 1 (8 oz) block fat-free cream cheese, softened and cut in 1/2" cubes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions  

SLOW COOKER METHOD: Coat the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients except the red bell pepper. Stir to combine, cover and cook until heated through. 1-1/2 to 2 hours on high, 3 to 4 hours on low. Recipe may be doubled.

OVEN METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside half of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. In a large bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients but the red bell pepper. Spoon mixture into greased or sprayed 1-1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining cheeses. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

TO SERVE: Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips, crostini, or raw veggies.

NUTRITIONAL DATA for a 1/4 cup serving:
72.2 calories, 2.9g fat, 6.4g carbs, 1.9g fiber, 5.4g protein
Weight Watchers PointsPlus = 2 points