Cheesy Spinach Dip

Fauve's Note:

A tasty dip with a spicy punch. Easy to make. Too easy to consume!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach , thawed and well drained
• 8 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
• 2 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack pepper cheese , shredded (reserve about 1/3 cup shredded cheese for topping)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes , well drained
• 1 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375*.
2. Thaw spinach, drain well and place in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add softened cream cheese, mix together with electric mixer.
4. Add shredded pepper jack (all but 1/3 cup), tomatoes, garlic, onion and Parmesan cheese. Blend well.
5. Place mixture in 9 x 11" baking dish. Top with remaining 1/3 cup pepper jack cheese.
6. Bake, covered, at 375* for 30 minutes.
7. Remove lid and continue baking for 15 more minutes, or till bubbly and browned slightly on all sides.
8. Serve with chips or dippers of your choice.

Reviews

[StacyMD187373]

This is very close to my spinach dip recipe. Make it every time we get together with friends as they all love it! My recipe calls for 1/4 cup milk and no parmesan I always use low fat cream cheese without a problem. It is always delicious!!

[Crystelle]

Made this for the Superbowl also, was a little afraid that the boys might not eat it since they're so anti-veggie but only a little was left for us the following week.

[LeahMarie]

This was sooo good! Made this for Super Bowl and it was a hit! I did make some changes...I used 4 ounces of 1/3 free cheese, and 4 ounces of fat free cream cheese. Instead of two monterey jack, I used one fat free cheddar, about 1/4 cup of monterey/colby, and about 1/4 cup parmesan. The cheese was really bubbly and melted wonderfully! I will certainly make this again. Thank you for posting.