Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (8 oz.) pkg. fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 c. (8 oz.) fat-free cream cheese
1 (14 oz.) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c. shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
assorted reduced-fat Melba toast or pita chips

Preparation

In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook and stir onion until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese and sour cream. Add the artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Transfer to an ungreased 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Cover and microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm with Melba toast or pita chips. Yield: 18 servings.