Spinach and Artichoke Dip

There is a ridiculous amount of spinach in my refrigerator right now. I decided to make this super healthy food as unhealthy as possible. Spinach and Artichoke Dip! There are two kinds of vegetables in there, I guess it's not that bad!  Actually, you could probably make this a lot healthier by using low or reduced fat versions of both the cream cheese and mayo. I did not do this. It was delicious and gone in about 5 minutes. We tried it with "hint of jalapeno" tortilla chips and it was a pretty awesome combination. Definitely recommended!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip
2 c baby spinach
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T olive oil
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c diced onion
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained
1 T lemon juice
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a saute pan over medium heat, saute the garlic and spinach in olive oil until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and onions. Add artichokes. Pulse with immersion blender to chop up artichokes and mix ingredients.  Stir in the sauteed spinach, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread in an oven proof baking dish and bake for approximately 20 minutes until browned.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, pita chips, or just eat with a spoon!

P.S. I have not figured out how to photograph a casserole to make it look good.
P.P.S. I need a manicure!