Blue Cheese and Spinach Dip

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is a decadent appetizer to serve any time, but it is particularly good for holiday parties. Serve with hamdmade style potato chips or lavish flaxseed crackers that are sturdy enough to scoop up the mixture without crumbling."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups thinly sliced onions or 1 1/4 cups shallots
• 1 1⁄4 cups coarsely chopped spinach
• 3⁄4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 3⁄4 cup low-fat sour cream or 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
2. Cover; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Increase heat to medium. Add spinach and stir for 2-3 minutes or until wilted; remove from heat.
4. In a medium bowl, combine cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise; mash with back of a wooden spoon until cheese pieces are of desired consistency.
5. Stir in onion mixture, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend for 1 hour or up to 1 day.
6. VARIATON: Stir in 1/4 cup crumbled bacon just before serving.