Secret Recipes

Hot Spinach Cheese Dip

• 1 large package (16 to 20 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, cut in cubes
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained, chopped
• assorted crackers, chips, or vegetable dippers

In slow cooker, combine spinach and cream cheese. Add green onions, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring once or twice, until very hot. Reserve 1/4 cup of shredded cheese for topping. Stir in the remaininng cheese and chopped water chestnuts.

Sprinkle reserved cheese over top. Serve with chips, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.

Servings:

4 cups