Perfect Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (8 oz) light cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c light mayonnaise
• 1/2 c finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 3/4 c grated part-skim or whole-milk mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position a heat oven to 400°. Coat a 7-8 inch decorative baking dish with vegetable-oil cooking spray.

Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in artichokes and spinach. Turn into prepared pan, top with mozzarella, and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Leaving pan on lower rack, turn oven to broil and continue to cook until cheese is spotty brown, 2-3 minutes longer. Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.