Hot Artichoke - Spinach Dip (Olive Garden)

1c. chopped artichoke hearts
(use 1 can drained and chopped)
1/2c. frozen chopped spinach - thawed
8oz. cream cheese
1/2c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
dash ground pepper

1) Boil spinach and artichoke hearts in 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat until temder (about 10 minutes) Drain in collander.
2) Heat the cream cheese in a small bowl in the microwave set on high for 1 minute, or use a sauce pan to heat the cheese ovcer medium heat just until hot.
3) Add spinach and artichoke hearts to the cream chees and stir well.
4) Add remaining ingredients to the cream cheese and combine. Put in small casserole dish. Broil on high until top begins to brown.

Serve hot with crackers, bread, carrots, celery, chips etc.