Hot Spinach Dip
From Martha Stewart
This rich, creamy dip can be assembled through step two up to three
days ahead, then covered and refrigerated; it can also be served as a
side dish. Two 10-ounce packages of frozen spinach can be substituted
for the fresh. Thaw according to box instructions, drain well, and chop.
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Yield Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds spinach, cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely
chopped
1/2 cup milk
6 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Baguette slices, breadsticks, or crackers, for
serving
Method
Preheat oven to 425°F. In a Dutch oven or
large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until
lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add spinach in two additions, letting the first
batch wilt before adding the next; cook until completely wilted, 5 to 8
minutes. Transfer to a colander; drain, pressing to release all excess
liquid.
In the same pot, warm milk over high heat. Whisk in
cream cheese until melted, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, Worcestershire
sauce, hot sauce, and 1/4 cup mozzarella; stir to combine. Season with
salt and pepper. Pour into a lightly oiled 1 1/2-quart shallow baking
dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25
minutes. Serve hot with accompaniments, as desired.
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