Eat Skinny: Goat Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe

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Whew. What a weekend. Actually, scratch that, what a MONTH. 3 weekends, 3 different states, it’s been a travel HEAVY April. I’m not mad about it, I’ve made some great memories. But I will say it’s very nice to be back home! I’m still in the process of editing all my photos from the weekend so I promise to do a full recap. But, I’ve got a few edited, including this one, muhahah!

Excuse me, I mustache you a question.

I have a weird obsession with trendy mustaches. I’m not sure why. Now, the other photo I have edited actually ties in PERFECTLY with my latest recipe.

At the farm where the wedding was, they had goats. Just a flock of goats that came out to greet the guests. They smelled STRONGLY of goat cheese, which was weird, albeit a tad bit delicious. Because as you know, goat cheese is probably my favorite thing in the entire world. Well, instead of peeling back the wrapper and eating my 4 ounce container of goat cheese like a candy bar  last week[I swear, I’ve never done that, although I’ve wanted to] I decided to add it to ANOTHER thing I often dream about, spinach dip!

After one bite of this warm, ooey, gooey dip, I thought to myself “why the heck hadn’t I done this before?” Goat cheese is absolutely perfect in this dip because it’s creamy and gives it such a great tang. I’m honestly HOOKED.

I originally made this dip for a cute appetizer for Fab Foods but after one bite, immediately knew I had to share with y’all. I mean, when you find something this good, it’s a crime not to share with the ones you love, right?

Even though I may have eaten this whole bowl myself. I’ll never tell though, NEVER!

Recipe adapted from Skinny Taste.

Goat Cheese Spin Dip

Serves about 12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 22 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
  • 1/2 cup low-fat mayo
  • 4 ounces light goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon part-skim Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

  1.  Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan or 8 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2.  In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients (except for the last tablespoon of Parmesan). Add salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the tablespoon of Parmesan and bake for 22 minutes, or until bubbly.
  3. Serve with vegetables or chips and enjoy!

Nutritional information per 1/4 cup:

Calories: 95
Fat: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 4.75 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 5.3 grams
Weight Watches Points Plus Points: 2

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  1. Posted by Maggie on
    Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    I am with you on this one...why haven't I ever thought of this before??  What a perfect combo of probably my favorite foods in the whole entire world!!  This is AMAZING!  
    hehe, love the mustache pic, very funny.  Welcome home.
  2. Posted by Sara Derks on
    Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    I love spinach and artichoke dip, I bet the goat cheese makes it even better!  I'll have to give this a try.
  3. Posted by Melanie on
    Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    MUST HAVE!  I love the mustache.  "But you must pay the rent!"
  4. Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    Oh Claire, this is amazing. I am a big fan of goat cheese. Such a unique spinach dip! 
  5. Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    I really appreciate this recipe. My wife is going to love it!  Thanks!  Allen.
  6. Posted by Baking Serendipity on
    Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    I have been loving goat cheese lately, but never thought to use it in a spinach and artichoke dip. So smart!
  7. Posted by healthyfoodietravels on
    Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    Okay, OMNOMNOM. That sounds way too good to be legal.
    Also, you rock that 'stache.
  8. Posted by Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. on
    Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
    You just combined two of my favorite things! What a great twist to spinach dip!
  9. Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
    I share your love of goat cheese so I'm sure it's delicious in this dip...and everywhere else! :)
  10. Posted by Abby on
    Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
    I love how healthy it is, now I won't feel quite so guilty if I finish off the whole bowl :)
  11. Posted by Beth Michelle on
    Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
    This dip looks insane!!! Love goat cheese. 
  12. Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
    Ohhh, It looks so good. And healthy(ish!). Can't wait to give it a try.
  13. Posted by gina @cateror on
    Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
    A healthy twist on spinach/artichoke dip? THANK YOU!