Hot Spinach and Crab Dip

Dib's's Note:

This is a yummy dip, but I have to say I love it on baked spuds with a side salad!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 lb lump crabmeat or 1 lb imitation crabmeat
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 6 ounces jalapeno jack cheese, cubed
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• toast points or baked potato

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the crab and saute for 3 minutes.
4. REmove with a slotted spoon.
5. Add the flour and stir until well blended.
6. Add the jalapeno and cream cheese, reducing heat to low, stirring until completely melted.
7. Return skillet to medium heat, whisking in the salt and half and half until well incorporated.
8. Add the crab and spinach, stirring well and heating through.
9. Pour into a 9x9 casserole dish and cover with the shredded cheddar.
10. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese it totally melted.
11. Serve with toast points or on top of baked potatoes with a side salad.