Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp minced garlic

2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

2 (16-ounce) containers sour cream

1 (1-ounce) package ranch-flavored dip mix

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 (14 can artichoke hearts, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green onion Garnish: chopped green onion

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. add spinach; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until wilted. cool spinach completely; drain spinach, and finely chop.
  2. in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, ranch-flavored dip mix, and pepper. add spinach, artichoke hearts, and green onion, mixing well. cover and chill for 2 hours. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired. serve with crackers.