Makeover spinach and artichoke casserole

At the request of my mother, I am posting this recipe. I don't have a pic. b/c I have not made it lately. If you like spinach artichoke dip, then you will love this(And it is soooo much healthier)!  This is another recipe that I got off of healthy cooking and it is def. a winner.

5 celery ribs, finely chopped

2 red peppers, chopped

2 med. onions, chopped

2 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. canola oil

6 garlic cloves

3 tbsp. flour

1 cup of half and half

1 cup fat-free milk

3 cups of your fav. shredded cheese( I use mexican blend or gouda)

4 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

2 cans of artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered.

1 tsp. salt

1tsp cayenne pepper

1tsp. pepper

1/2 tp. crushed red pepper (or more if you are like me hehehe)

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

in a dutch oven, saute celery, red peppers and onions in butter and oil until tender. add garlic; cook 1 min longer. stir in flour; gradually add cream and milk. boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. add the spinach, artichokes, salt, cayenne, pepper and pepper flakes. Transfer to a 13x9 baking dish coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30-40 min or until bubbly.

1 cup is 245 calories!!!