Parmesan Spinach Dip

(Courtesy of everydaydiabeticrecipes.com)

Ingredients:
2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 pkg. (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 Tbsp. reserved for topping)
1/3 c. fat-free mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 2 quart casserole or 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, beat spinach, cream cheese, all but the reserved 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic powder until well blended.  Stir in water chestnuts then spoon mixture into prepared pie plate.  Sprinkle with reserved 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese then cover with aluminum foil.

Bake 15 minutes; remove foil and cook an additional 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.  Serve immediately.

Note~  The link to everydaydiabetic's version of this recipe is http://www.everydaydiabeticrecipes.com/Appetizers/Parmesan-Spinach-Dip