Olive Garden Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip

Ingredients:

1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach -- thawed
1 cup artichoke hearts -- chopped
8 ounce cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
dash ground pepper
crackers or sliced toasted French bread

Simmer the spinach and artichoke hearts in a cup of water in a
small saucepan over med. heat until tender, about 10 min. Drain
in a colander when done. Heat the cream cheese in a small bowl in
the microwave set on high for 1 min. Or, use a saucepan to heat
the cheese over med. heat just until hot. Add spinach and
artichoke hearts to the cream cheese and stir well. Stir in the
Parmesan, pepper flakes, salt, garlic powder and ground pepper,
combining well. Serve hot with crackers or toasted bread for
dipping.