Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip

By PATPAT

Ingredients

• 2 T Butter
• 1/4 C Onion, chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced (1 tsp)
• 1 T Flour
• 1 3/4 C Half-and-Half
• 2 Packages (9oz each) Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed, well drained
• 1 Can (8oz) Water Chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 1 C Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1 Package (1oz) Dry Vegetable Soup Mix
• 1/4 C Parmesan Cheese, shredded

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.