Appetizers

Cheesy Spinach, Artichoke and Bacon Horseradish Dip

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 8 oz. block cream cheese, room temperature (low fat or regular)
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (0, 2 or 4%)
• 1 Tbsp. Silver Spring Foods Prepared Horseradish (or Cream Style)
• ½ cup marinated jarred artichokes, drained, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella, divided
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• Pita chips and raw veggies, for dipping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add bacon and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain.
3. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan. Heat the bacon fat to medium heat. Add spinach and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
4. In a large mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir in spinach mixture, crumbled bacon, Silver Spring Prepared Horseradish, artichokes, green onion, ½ cup mozzarella, salt, onion powder and black pepper until thoroughly combined.  Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes, until top is golden brown and bubbly. 
5. Serve with pita chips and raw veggies.

Note: *Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat or eat cold.