Spinach Artichoke Dip

This recipe comes from Heather Lorimer at Cooking With My Food Storage.  Heather has lots of great recipes to help you learn to use your food storage! 

• 1 C. THRIVE Chopped Spinach
• 1 C. hot Water
• 2/3 C. THRIVE Sour Cream Powder
• 1/4 C. hot Water
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 2 tsp. minced Garlic
• 1 C. Marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained and coarsley chopped 
• 1/3 C. fresh grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for top if desired

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Mix spinach with 1 C. hot water and let sit for 1-3 minutes, then drain water.

In a medium bowl combine the sour cream powder with 1/4 C. hot water and mix well.  Add the cream cheese and salt.  Beat till smooth with a hand mixer.  

Fold in the drained spinach, garlic, artichokes, and Parmesan cheese. 

Spread into a small baking dish.  Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.  During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese over the top if desired.

Serve with chips, crackers, or bread.