This Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy delight with a lighter twist. Made with reduced-sodium cottage cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, and just enough parmesan and mozzarella for flavor, it’s a healthier option that doesn’t sacrifice indulgence. Packed with spinach, artichoke hearts, and garlic, it’s perfect for gatherings, game days, or a cozy night in.
Serve it warm with fresh vegetables, whole-grain crackers, or even toasted pita chips for dipping. The combination of creamy textures and bright flavors makes this dip a crowd-pleaser every time.
If you have chronic kidney disease, the low sodium ingredients make this a great option when compared with the typical store-bought dips. By making dishes like this, you’ll learn to #changeyourbuds and appreciate the lower sodium and lower fat flavors that come through with the artichoke hearts, chopped spinach and garlic.
Perfect for a kidney-healthy, kidney-friendly game day snack.
Dr. Blake’s Top Tip: To save time, prepare the dip in advance and refrigerate it in the baking dish. When you’re ready to serve, simply top with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbling. This dip is versatile and delicious—make it your go-to for any occasion!
- Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup reduced sodium cottage cheese
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons reduced sodium shredded mozzarella, divided
7 ounces artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped, half a 14-ounce can
1 cup chopped spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh vegetables or crackers, for dipping, optional
Instructions
1 Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Using a large bowl combine the cottage cheese, yogurt, parmesan, ⅓ cup mozzarella, artichoke hearts, spinach and garlic, season with pepper.
2 Transfer dip to a 1-quart ovenproof baking dish. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons of mozzarella.
3 Bake until the dip is heated through and starting to brown on top, about 25-30 minutes.
4 Serve warm with fresh vegetables or crackers, if desired.
Notes
- Low Potassium
- Low Sodium
- Low Sugar
