Lower Fat Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 tablespoon butter (I use Smart Balance)

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-9 ounce package of frozen Spinach, chopped

1-8 ounce can of sliced water chestnuts, then chop finely

1-14 ounce can of artichokes, coarsely chopped

1-8 ounce package of reduced fat cream cheese (softened)

1 cup of reduced fat sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat)

1 teaspoon of hot sauce (I use Louisiana hot sauce)

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saute until tender, add spinach, water chestnuts and artichokes, saute another couple of minutes. Set aside

In another bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Then add the spinach mixture to it.

Spray baking dish with cooking spray and pour the mixture in there, then top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

I served with reduced fat crackers and sliced up veggies!