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Spicy South Of The Border Spinach Cheese Dip

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: WINKY

"Good 'N Spicy. Not your typical spinach dip recipe. No artichokes, here! Serve this tasty treat with tortilla chips."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 77 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 10 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Saute onion in skillet over medium heat in oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and chiles, let cook 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in spinach, cheese, cream cheese, half and half, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into shallow baking dish like a 9 inch quiche dish or pie plate.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the dip is bubbly and the top is light brown, about 35 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SEIFERTKE
This dip received rave reviews from my boyfriend and his other Monday Night Football watching... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by JMOR777
I have made this dip exactly as directed and it's a little bland but still very good. I now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KATHRYNLOIS
This dip is yummy and great with nachos or crackers. The recipe is easy to follow and there... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by TZATZIKI
I've made this twice, once served hot and once cold, with great reviews both times! I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DREGINEK
This went over great at our poker party last night - a game that I am absolutely terrible at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by KAT1973
I made this over Thanksgiving with a few variations. Instead of a regular onion, I sauteed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by FENELLA
Great dip, I too used Ro'tel tomatoes with chili's, used a can and a half but you could easily... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by JULZBROWN
Very good although I changed a few things. I did not have regular spinache so I used a box of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by solemn chef
Great recipe - I make it all the time. I use 1 can of chiles and 1 can of spicy Rotel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MARLOWAN
Crowd favorite! Even better warmed up the next day! MORE