Thursday, November 13, 2008

easy spinich dip

I don't have pictures again, but you don't need pictures for this one... is super easy!!! and again, my measurements are NOT exact! I don't use exact measurements when i cook, but these will give you an idea of how much to use, and will also help you learn to use your own judgement when making all of you dishes!

this is what you need:

Frozen Spinach
Cream cheese - 1 block
sour cream - about a cup
Parmesan cheese - couple of table spoons
mozzarella cheese - about a hand full
3 garlic cloves (minced)
salt and peeper how ever much you like

take frozen spinach, i use the kind that is chopped up and in a bag (i get it from fresh and easy, my new favorite grocery store) If I'm making it for a party, i use the whole bag. IF you are making for your self then use less. OR make a whole batch and freeze half for later, or use it for stuffed chicken breast

Saute the spinach in a pan until its all thawed out. You can use butter or oil, but i don't, its not needed, but it would make it tasty if you wanted to use it. once its all thawed out, add the garlic and salt and pepper, and saute until most of the moisture has been evaporated out.

Cut up the cream cheese in to smaller pieces so they melt faster, add them into the pan and stir up good until all melted. Sometimes it takes a little while to make it all smooth and creamy, and the pan may start to brown, if that happens just use a little liquid, water or chicken broth, and it will help to pull all of the spinach together with the cream cheese. Once its all incorporated well, add the sour cream, parm cheese, and a little mozzarella. Mix it all up, and at this point you can serve and eat. I like to put it into a small baking dish, add mozzarella to the top, and bake for a few.

You can serve this with bread (my fav!) or you can serve with chips, or veggies. A nice way to serve this at a party is to put it into a bread bowl!

ps... i have to thank my mom for clicking on the adds on the side! makin me big bucks! thanks mom!!!

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