Spinach Artichoke Dip

Alright so Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and there's nothing better than snacking during the big game. My mom brought this yummy recipe into the family years ago and it's turned into an every week thing! I absolutely love it and could eat it all day. It's pretty simple and only requires a few steps. This can either be done in a small crock-pot or in a circular/ rectangular pan in the oven. My family has a cute little football crock-pot so I usually use that but both ways work perfect. If you're going for more of a fancier look, use the pan.
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Ingredients:

• 8 oz. (1 package) Cream Cheese
• 16 oz. can of Artichoke hearts
• 8 oz. (1 box) Frozen chopped Spinach
• 1 small can Diced Chiles
• 1 cup of shredded Cheese
• Sprinkle of dried chopped onion

 Steps: 

1. If using the crock-pot, turn it on a low setting. If using a pan, pre-heat the oven to 375*f.
2. If the cream cheese is coming straight from the fridge, place in the microwave for about 20 seconds to soften before using. With the pan, spray the bottom with Pam then line with the cream cheese. For the crock-pot, you are just going to combine all the ingredients at once so just place inside. 
3.  Place the frozen spinach in a strainer, then in the microwave over a plate for 1-2 minutes or until soft. Be sure to drain all the excess moisture. Place over the cream cheese evenly in the pan or just add to the crock-pot. 
4. Drain the Artichoke hearts, then chop very small. Combine the artichokes with the drained diced chiles and add over the Spinach or to the crock-pot.
5. Before placing the cheese on, sprinkle chopped onion on top. Be careful not to use too much!! I never use more than a few tablespoons. Afterwards, line the top with shredded cheese or throw in the pot. 
6. If you're using the crock-pot, be sure to really stir all the ingredients up. Cook in the pot for     1 1/2 - 2 hours (checking every once and a while). For the pan, place in the oven for about an hour, or until cheese starts to bubble on top. 
7. Enjoy!!! I usually serve with tortilla chips, but crackers are also delicious too.