Chipotle Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Well, finally the day has come for football fans around the world! And, with the big game, comes the BIG snack and buffet show. Our choice for pre and early game is a wonderful Chipotle Spinach-Artichoke Dip, with pita wedges. You're getting your good green fix, and there's tons of Vitamin C in hot peppers! So here it is....easy and quick!
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a shallow casserole dish with oil. 
Saute 1/2 onion with 3 cloves garlic- both chopped- in 2 tbps olive oil. 
Mix 8 oz cream cheese, 1 c sour cream, 1/2 c mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or you can start with 1 to suit your hot taste!). 
In a food processor, put 2 14 oz cans artichoke hearts and pulse for about 5-10 seconds to a rough chop. 
Add the artichokes to the sour cream mix. 
Stir in 10 oz chopped spinach, and 1/4 c of some smoked cheese.
Mix, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 
Put in casserole, sprinkle on some more smoked cheese on top.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly on top. 
Serve with warm pita wedges. 
Play Ball!!

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