Hot Spinach Dip by MS

By LDenvir

Ingredients

• 2 2 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish
• 1 1 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 2 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 2 2 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup milk
• 6 6 6 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese
• 3 3 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 3 3 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Baguette slices, breadsticks, or crackers, for serving
• COOK'S NOTE

Preparation

Step 1

STEP 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
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STEP 2
Add spinach in two additions, letting the first batch wilt before adding the next; cook until completely wilted, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander; drain, pressing to release all excess liquid.
STEP 3
In the same pot, warm milk over high heat. Whisk in cream cheese until melted, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and 1/4 cup mozzarella; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a lightly oiled 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
STEP 4
Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot with accompaniments, as desired.