Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 12 cups grated cheddar cheese (save 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top of the dip)
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped coarsely
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • cracker, carrot sticks, celery sticks, toasted bread, etc

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese into a food processor or blender until thoroughly combined and there are no noticeable curds.
  • Combine spinach, artichokes, garlic, and the cheese mixture in a large mixing bowl.
  • (I do this step using my hands.
  • ).
  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • You won't need much salt as the Parmesan is naturally salty.
  • Place mixture into an oven safe baking dish.
  • Sprinkle reserved cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the dip is warm throughout.
  • A slight golden crust at the edge of the dish is fine.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite crackers, veggie sticks, etc -- .