Tanyas Spicy Spinach Dip Recipes

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
• Thaw the chopped spinach and place in a colander to drain. Gently press the spinach with the back of a spoon to remove the excess water.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, cilantro, onion, Rotel tomatoes, spinach, half the grated Monterey Jack cheese, and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Mix on medium speed until combined. Add some of the reserved liquid from the tomatoes to thin if needed.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate. Top with remaining Jack cheese and red pepper flakes if using.
• Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and dip is bubbly.

ALASKAN SPICY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Over a double boiler slowly melt the pepperjack cheese. When the cheese is melted whisk in half and half until smooth and creamy. Stir in tomato, onion, red bell pepper and chopped spinach. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread.

KELLEY'S SPICY HOT SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all ingredients together and spread into a casserole dish.
• Bake 30 minutes.
• Serve with crackers, raw veggies, chips, or bread cubes.

TANYA'S SPICY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Once it foams, toss in the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, and cook, stirring, until it becomes a light-blond color. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, and bring the sauce to a simmer; cook until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, Ro*tel, and cheese, and cook until the cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt.
• Pour the dip into a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips.