Parmesan Spinach Spread

Spread for crackers. I ate so much of this as an appetizer, I could not eat supper.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 1⁄4 cups  grated parmesan cheese (divided use)
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh pepper
• 1  teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. .Press spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture, or squeeze with hands thoroughly.
2. Combine spinach, 1 c Parmesan and next 7 ingredients.
3. Spoon into a one quart baking dish.
4. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c parmesan and paprika.
6. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot with crackers.