Sibling Spinach & No-Choke Artichoke Dip

Welcome to the "Saturday evening post". Here you will read about recipes I've received from family and very close friends - recipes for food that I tasted, loved, and have truly enjoyed. This is not a blog for mediocre recipes, my friends. My posts will be flavored with a heaping spoonful of heritage that stems from loving relationships and, well, the kitchen, of course :)

What could be more appropriate than starting off my first post with an appetizer?

That being said, tonight's dish is creamy spinach artichoke dip with toasted almonds - made with my step-sister, Brandy. I first tasted this dip two Christmases ago when Brandy made the appetizer for our family. One taste and I had to have the recipe - I mean it.

Brandy originally received this recipe from her mom who served it to her guests when she owned a bed and breakfast in Texas.

Ingredients:

8 oz. bag grated mozzarella cheese

8 oz. bag grated parmesan cheese

1 cup mayonaise

1 can lg. artichokes (chopped)

1 pkg. frozen spinach (thawed, rinsed, and chopped)

salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic (to taste)

1 small pkg. sliced almonds

Directions:

Combine the cheeses and mayo in a medium-large bowl, reserving 1/4 cup parmesan. Stir in prepped spinach and artichokes. Season mixture with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, and a pinch of garlic. Spread mixture in baking dish.

Sprinkle remaining parmesan evenly over the top,

then layer the almonds. Bake at 425 for 30 min or until the almonds are a toasty brown color.

Enjoy!

Compliments of my family :)