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.

Recipe Tips

Special Extra
Serve with carrot and celery sticks in addition to the WHEAT THINS.
Shortcut
Omit the water. Substitute 1/2 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry, for the cooled cooked fresh spinach.

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