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Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• 1/4 cup chopped onion (about 1/4 medium)
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
  
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  
• 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
  
• 2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
  
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 package (1 ounce) dry vegetable soup mix
  
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
   
   
2. Stir in flour; cook and stir an additional minute. Add half-and-half and cook, stirring constantly, until minxture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes.
   
   
3. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in chopped spinach, water chestnuts, Cheddar and vegetable soup mix. Spoon dip into a 1-quart casserole or gratin dish. Sprinkle wtih Parmesan.
   
   
4. Bake dip until it is bubbly and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.
   
   






Final Comments


makes 8 servings