Baked Spinach-Parmesan Dip
Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
This make ahead and versatile dip makes a great party appetizer. Make the cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead, cover, and chill, then bake uncovered. To vary the results, replace the spinach with chopped artichoke hearts. Chazen serves a dry Chardonnay or fruity Riesling with either version.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Squeeze spinach to remove liquid. With a mixer, beat spinach, mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, garlic, 1 cup parmesan cheese, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
Step 2
2
Mound mixture in a 3- to 4-cup baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and the paprika.
Step 3
3
Bake in a 350° oven until hot in center and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
4
Serve hot to spread on baguette slices.
Ingredients
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 cup reduced-fat or regular mayonnaise
1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese
1 onion (6 oz.), peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 baguettes (8 oz. each), thinly sliced
