Spinach Artichoke Cheese Football
If you love Spinach Artichoke Dip, you'll love this make ahead spread version! Shape like a football for a game day party or make round for an easy appetizer anytime.
Prep time20 min
Total time50min
ServingsMakes 3-3/4 cups spread or 30 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 16 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 4 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 Tbsp. water
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, divided
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (15 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Microwave spinach and water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or just until spinach is wilted; cool.
- Drain spinach well, then squeeze to remove any remaining moisture. Chop coarsely.
- Cut 1 (5x1/4-inch) strip and 3 (1-1/2x1/4-inch) strips from roasted peppers; set aside.
- Chop remaining peppers; place in medium bowl. Add cheeses, artichokes, garlic powder and spinach; mix well. Shape into 9x4-inch oval on plate; top with pepper strips to resemble football as shown in photo.
- Refrigerate 30 min.
- Serve with WHEAT THINS.
Recipe Tips
- Special Extra
Serve with carrot and celery sticks in addition to the WHEAT THINS. - Shortcut
Omit the water. Substitute 1/2 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry, for the cooled cooked fresh spinach.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 3g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 390mg | |
| Carbohydrate 24g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars 5g | |
| Added sugars 4g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin A | 8 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 8 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
