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Monday, May 18, 2015

Hot Mexican-Style Spinach Dip

Back in the saddle again with this one to tempt you:
(serves 12)

1 med. sweet onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic*, minced
2 T. either canola oil or EVOO
2 med. tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1-2* T. chopped jalapeno peppers (depending on your taste)
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup half and half
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 2&1/4 oz. cans slice ripe olives, drained
1 T. red wine vinegar
1/4 t. kosher sea salt
1/4 t. freshly* ground pepper
Tortilla chips

Preheat oven to 400. Cook onion and garlic in oil in a med. skillet over med. heat, stirring constantly, 4 mins. or until onion is tender. Add tomatoes and jalapeno pepper; cook 2 mins. more. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add spinach and remaining ingredients, stirring very well. Spoon mixture into a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered for 35 mins. or until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love most."

Have FUN today!!! Happy 90th Birthday, A.D.!!

Love,

MM

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