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Spread, Hot Spinach-Parmesan




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Link: http://communities.msn.com/recipesfornoncooks/appetizers.msnw

List of Ingredients




1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1-1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup minced onion

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika


Recipe



1. Drain spinach; press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.

2. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Add spinach, 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, onion, and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Spoon into a greased 1-quart casserole.

3. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and paprika; bake 10 more minutes.

4. Serve with assorted crackers or party rye bread.

Yields 2-1/4 cups or 36 tablespoons. Nutritional information is for 1 tablespoon of spread.

Serves 36
Calories 63
Fat 5.8 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 119 mg