Spinach Artichoke Cheese Football

Name: Spinach Artichoke Cheese Football
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 4 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 Tbsp. water; ½ cup roasted red peppers, divided; 2 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic powder; WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

If you love Spinach Artichoke Dip, you'll love this make ahead spread version! Shape like a football for a game day party or make round for an easy appetizer anytime.

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Makes 3-3/4 cups spread or 30 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 16 WHEAT THINS each.

Ingredient list

4 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
1 Tbsp. water
½ cup roasted red peppers, divided
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 can (15 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 tsp. garlic powder
WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

Directions

Microwave spinach and water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or just until spinach is wilted; cool.

Drain spinach well, then squeeze to remove any remaining moisture. Chop coarsely.

Cut 1 (5x1/4-inch) strip and 3 (1-1/2x1/4-inch) strips from roasted peppers; set aside.

Chop remaining peppers; place in medium bowl. Add cheeses, artichokes, garlic powder and spinach; mix well. Shape into 9x4-inch oval on plate; top with pepper strips to resemble football as shown in photo.

Refrigerate 30 min.

Serve with WHEAT THINS.

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