Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

8 cups fresh spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zest finely grated
2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
6 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) Parmesan, freshly grated, divided
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon bottled cayenne pepper sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Pita Chips, for dipping

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside
Blanch spinach. Squeeze excess water.
In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, garlic and lemon zest. Add artichoke hearts, 1-cup Parmesan, sour cream, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper sauce. Mix. Place into prepared casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes. The last 5 minutes add the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan to the top. Serve hot or cold along with pita chips.

Recipe Courtesy of The Deen Brothers (Y'all Come Eat, pg.67)