Spinach Dip With Pita Toasts

Submitted by Nancy G.

"This recipe would be a great addition to any party or get-together. Feel free to add more jalapenos if you want more heat."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• Spinach Dip

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno
• 3⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄3 cup half-and-half

• Pita Toasts

• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 6 pita bread rounds

directions

1. For the dip: Drain spinach and press out as much water as possible.
2. Combine the spinach, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and half and half in a medium bowl and mix well.
3. Spoon into a buttered baking dish and bake at 400º for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Serve with pita toasts.
5. For pita toasts:.
6. Combine the butter, lemon pepper and cumin in a shallow dish and mix well.
7. Slit each pita bread round in half so you have 2 rounds.
8. Cut each round into triangles (using a pizza cutter makes this very easy).
9. Dip each piece into butter mixture and place on a cookie and put under the broiler until crisp.