Easy, Fresh Spinach Dip

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Ingredients

• 2 packages fresh baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 package cream cheese
• 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Baked pita chips
• Fresh pita wedges

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Put spinach in a large, microwave-safe bowl then microwave until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain, pressing spinach between paper towels, then chop. Reserve for later.
3. In a nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cream cheese. Cook until cream cheese melts, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Fold in artichokes, sour cream, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and reserved spinach; stir until cheese melts.
5. Transfer spinach mixture to a 1-quart shallow baking dish then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake until bubbly and hot, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately with baked pita chips or fresh pita wedges.