Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip

This dip is so easy and so great! People often ask me for the recipe. I love putting this in a bread bowl :)

Ingredients:
1/2 c frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 c artichoke hearts, chopped
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 t salt
1/8 t garlic powder
dash ground pepper

Directions:
1. Simmer the spinach and artichoke hearts in a cup of water in a small sauce pan over med heat until tender (about 10 minutes)
2. Drain in colander when done
3. Heat the cream cheese in a small bowl in the microwave for one minute (high setting) or use a sauce pan to heat the cheese over med heat just until soft.
4. Add spinach and artichoke hearts to the cream cheese and stir well
5. Stir in the parmesan cheese, pepper flakes, salt, garlic powder, and ground pepper combining well.

Serve hot with crackers, or toasted bread for dipping. Works great with untoasted bread too.