Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip
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Preparation time: 10 min.
Cooking time: 15 min.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 lb. canned chopped green chili peppers, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper. chopped (on sale!)
  • 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil (on sale!)
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped (on sale!)
  • 1/4 lb. Wisconsin cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1-3/4 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
  • 6 ounces Wisconsin shredded cheddar cheese (on sale!)
Cooking Directions

In vegetable oil, sauté chilies, Jalapeño and onion over medium heat, 4 minutes or until soft. Add tomato, cook an additional 2 minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat; reserve.

With mixer at medium speed, blend Wisconsin Cream Cheese until smooth. Gradually add half-and-half and vinegar; continue mixing until thoroughly blended. On low speed, gradually add spinach and Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese. Continue mixing until thoroughly blended. Stir in reserved chili mixture.

To serve: Spoon 1/2 cup of dip into oven-proof ramekin. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until warm. Serve with crackers.

Per Serving: calories 369, fat 31.1g, calories from fat: 74%, protein 15.1g, cholesterol 87mg, dietary fiber 1.7g

Dietary Exchange: milk : 0.1, vegtable : 1.4, fruit : 0.0, bread : 0.0, lean meat : 1.8, fat : 5.1, sugar : 0.0, very lean meat protein : 0.0

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