Appetizer - Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip

By mshettel

Serve this flavorful, savory dip with toasted slices of sourdough bread or with hearty crackers strong enough for scooping.

Ingredients

• 2 T butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
• 2 packages (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
• 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 package (1 oz) dry vegetable soup mix
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 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.

Stir in flour; cook and stir an additional minute. Add half-and-half and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes.

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 with Parmesan.

Bake dip until it is bubbly and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.