Spinach Artichoke Canapés

My mouth is watering over these delectable little cheesy bites.

I have just been staring at these pictures, reminiscing about what went down with them yesterday... Like seriously, I just shed a tear.

I love spinach artichoke dip.

I love crispy shells.

I love cheese.

We are obviously meant to be.

These are maybe the easiest thing you will ever attempt to make. You can prepare them and bake them in under an hour. Once that hour is up your life will be changed!

Maybe I am overreacting a little.

They are the perfect little treat to bring to a holiday party. You can serve them hot, warm, or cold and they will still taste just as delectable. AND!

I am forgetting the best part!!

Once you have filled the unbelievably cute phyllo dough shells, there will be so much extra dip you can bake in a bowl all for yourself! Just use some pita chips as dippers.

I used the word, 'canapés,' because in England that is what they call an hors d'oeuvres. I am really trying to emulate the English here. It is a life long dream that will be fulfilled. It also perfectly describes what these are! Canapés are small, prepared, decorative foods that are often eaten in one bite! These should definitely be eaten in one bite, that way you can eat more of them, faster.

Anyway... whether you serve these at a party, Christmas dinner, or just make them to eat all by yourself, they are perfect little treats. Hope you all enjoy!

Spinach Artichoke Canapés

Yields 30 Canapés

• 30 Mini Phyllo Dough Shells, thawed
• 2 cups Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 10 oz. Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained
• 14 oz. Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped
• 2/3 cup Light Sour Cream
• 1/3 cup Light Miracle Whip
• 8 oz. Light Cream Cheese
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Onion Flakes
• 1/2 cup Asiago Cheese, grated

Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Place the shells on a lined baking sheet about a 1/2 inch apart. 

In a large bowl, blend together the parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, and artichoke hearts with a hand mixer. Add the sour cream, miracle whip, and cream cheese and blend until smooth. Sprinkle the spices over the top and season with just a touch salt and pepper. Blend until all is mixed together. 

With a small ice cream scoop, spoon about a tablespoon of the mixture into the shells. They should mound over a little on the top. Be careful not to break or crack the shells. Sprinkle with asiago cheese. 

With the remainder of your dip you can pour it into a baking dish and sprinkle with asiago. This can be saved to bake later or you can bake it with the canapés. 

Bake in oven for about 15 minutes. Then turn on the broiler on high. Bake until the cheese begins to brown and boil.