This delicious Skinny Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for any party or get together and no one will know it’s a “skinny” recipe.

Easy to prepare ahead of time, then throw it in the oven when you are ready to serve, this Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip will be a crowd pleaser. Serve with baked chips, Pretzel Crisps, or sliced vegetables to keep with the skinny recipe. No one will know this is a light recipe.

Ingredients:

• 13.75 oz artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
• 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
• 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• olive oil spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small food processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the garlic and shallots. Combine all the ingredients in a medium size bowl. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.

This recipe can be made one day in advance and stored in your refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it. Makes about 3-3/4 cups.

Servings: 15 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 73.3, Fat: 4.4 g, Carb: 3.4 g, Fiber: 0.9 g, Protein: 5.2 g, Sugar: 0.6 g, Sodium: 244.7 g. From Skinnytaste.com

If you enjoy baked potatoes, you will love this recipe! It has less than 1/2 the calories and fat than a traditional potato salad recipe, and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! If you’re really watching your calories, try substituting cauliflower for potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup light sour cream (or try fat free)
• 3/4 cup low fat/fat free mayonnaise (or fat free/light miracle whip)
• 8 slices bacon, cooked, and chopped (about 1/2 cup) or try turkey bacon
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 medium baking potatoes (about 2 pounds)
 OR 6 medium sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
• *optional: 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (more…)

Fabulous taste for fall, Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.