Shelly's Recipe

PARMESAN SPINACH SPREAD

Category: Spreads - Hot

1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry of moisture
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning and hot sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika

Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, stirring until smooth. App spinach, 1 cup cheese onion and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Spoon into a greased 1-quart casserole. Bake uncovered, at 350 for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake 10 minutes more. Serve with assorted crackers or party rye bread.