Game Day Spinach-Artichoke Dip

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Provided by Jonathan and Kathleen Cervenka for the October 2010 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine.

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • Salt, to taste 
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 10 to 12 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 
  2. Lightly grease a small baking dish. 
  3. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the artichoke hearts and spinach. 
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish; cover the top with mozzarella cheese. 
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.