Spinach, onion, and bacon dip

By á-2886

Spinach, bacon, and onion make a flavorful match in this cheesy dip. Serve with crostini or pita chips and pair with Cranberry Cocktails. This festive combination, great for company, might become a new holiday tradition.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• Serves 10
• 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
• coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Crostini or pita chips, for serving
• Read more at Marthastewart.com: Spinach, Bacon, and Onion Dip - Martha Stewart Recipes

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Add onion to pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach, milk, sour cream, and cream cheese. Cook, stirring, until cream cheese melts, 2 minutes. Stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
2.Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling, 14 minutes. Heat broiler and broil until top browns, 3 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes. Serve dip warm with crostini or pita chips.
From Everyday Food, November 2010

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Spinach, Bacon, and Onion Dip - Martha Stewart Recipes