Spicy South Of The Border Spinach Cheese Dip Recipe
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Spicy South Of The Border Spinach Cheese Dip

By: MARBALET 
"Good 'N Spicy. Not your typical spinach dip recipe. No artichokes, here! Serve this tasty treat with tortilla chips."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (83)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 524 | Total Fat: 44.4g | Cholesterol: 118mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SEIFERTKE   view full review
This dip received rave reviews from my boyfriend and his other Monday Night Football watching...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Brown Sugar Girl   view full review
I searched out this recipe and made it for a friend of mine who's pregnant and craving spicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by solemn chef   view full review
Great recipe - I make it all the time. I use 1 can of chiles and 1 can of spicy Rotel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2011 by Mi Being Mi   view full review
This was good, everyone seemed to enjoy it. It was not really spicy, though. A little time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by KAT1973   view full review
I made this over Thanksgiving with a few variations. Instead of a regular onion, I sauteed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KATHRYNLOIS   view full review
This dip is yummy and great with nachos or crackers. The recipe is easy to follow and there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by Graden   view full review
I have made this dip exactly as directed and it's a little bland but still very good. I now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by JULZBROWN   view full review
Very good although I changed a few things. I did not have regular spinache so I used a box of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2010 by Hall   view full review
pretty good
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Ambo   view full review
I made this for my Bunco party, and was asked for the recipe several times. I loved that it...

 

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