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Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip

Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon or spatula
  • 1-quart casserole or gratin dish
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup chopped onion about ¼ medium
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (1 tsp.)
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups half & half
  • 2 9 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • 1 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 oz. package dry vegetable soup mix
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour; cook and stir an additional minute.
  • Add half & half and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in chopped spinach, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, and vegetable soup mix.
  • Spoon dip into a 1-quart casserole or gratin dish.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake dip until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm.