My family has been making this dish (without the spinach) for years for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I think it's technically a dip, but we always eat it like a casserole because it's so incredibly tasty and decadent. We only ever had it for holiday dinners, because it's so full of fat and the thinking was that eating fat makes you fat. Not so, more recent studies say. This recipe is perfect for a low carb diet, and a good way to get your greens in while keeping your fat ratio high. Another plus with this recipe: artichokes have negative carbs! More fiber than carbohydrates means you can eat all the artichokes you want.
Spinach Artichoke Casserole
- 2 cans artichoke hearts, cut into small pieces (1/8's or smaller)
- 8oz frozen spinach, in the microwavable bag
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded parmesan
- salt, pepper, and garlic to taste (I prefer fresh minced garlic, but you can use garlic powder)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Microwave spinach according to package instructions.
- Drain artichokes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, or your baking dish, toss in all ingredients and stir until well-mixed. Reserve some of the parmesan to sprinkle on top to make a nice brown cheese crust.
- Bake until bubbling and brown on top, 35 - 45 minutes. Let cool 5 - 10 minutes before eating, unless you like hot lava in your mouth!
Macros
(Amounts are approximate and may vary with ingredients)
Servings: 6
Total carbs: 7g Carbs per serving: 1g
Total fat: 396g Fat per serving: 66g
Total protein: 100g Protein per serving: 17g
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