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Spinach Cheese Dip




Source of Recipe


Posted by potpie at the ths.com Recipe Exchange.


List of Ingredients




1/2 cup green chile pepper, chopped fine
1-1/2 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine
1/4 cup sweet onion, minced
1 Tblsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 plum tomatoes, diced with seeds and juice
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1-3/4 tsp. cider vinegar
10 oz. package of frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded


Recipe



Sauté chilies, jalapeños and onions with the oil over a medium heat until they are soft, but not browned. Add tomatoes; cook an additional 2 minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat, reserve. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese until it's smooth and creamy. Gradually add the half and half cream, and the vinegar. Keep mixing until it is all thoroughly blended. Then, by hand, mix the spinach and cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture. Next, add the reserved chili mixture once the spinach and cheddar are mixed in well. Spoon mixture into ovenproof bowl. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until warm. Serve with crackers or crudités.

Note: Top with spicy chile-seasoned chopped pecans. Also good served with cilantro leaves added or as a garnish.

Tip: I like the flavor of a lemon or lime or both instead of the vinegar.