Shelly's Recipe

CHEESY SPINACH DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

4 oz canned green chili peppers, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 cup tomato, chopped
4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup half and half
1 3/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) Cheddar Cheese, shredded

In vegetable oil, saute chilies, jalapenos and onion over medium heat, 4 minutes or until soft. Add tomato, cook an additional 2 minutes stirring frequently. Remove from heat; reserve.

With mixer at medium speed, blend Cream Cheese until smooth. Gradually add half and half and vinegar; continue mixing until thoroughly blended. On low speed, gradually add spinach and Cheddar Cheese. Continue mixing until thoroughly blended. Stir in reserved chili mixture.

To serve: Spoon 1/2 cup of dip into oven proof ramekin. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until warm. Serve with crackers and/or crudites.