Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoon flour
• 1 3/4 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed (this helps it melt faster))
• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded (divided))
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sauce pan, saute onion in butter over medium high heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk a little at a time and bring mixture to a boil (continue to stir). Once mixture boils and begins to thicken, stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper until just melted in and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in the spinach and artichoke.

2. 2

   Place in a lightly greased 9x9 inch baking pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden and bubbling.

3. 3

   Serve with chips, crackers, or pita bread.