Warm Spinach Parmesan Dip

Submitted by Abby Girl

"I got this recipe from Bon Appetit years ago. It is still a favorite!!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 3 cup

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 3⁄4 cups onions, chopped
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup chicken stock (or canned low-salt chicken broth)
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (packed)
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• baguette, sliced and toasted

directions

1. Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes.
2. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock and cream; bring to boil, whisking constantly. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, cheese, sour cream and cayenne (spinach will wilt).
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer dip to serving bowl. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices.

Reviews

[Scoutie]

SOOOO good! I have been making this for years, a GREAT recipe! Even tho this recipe is great as is, here are some of the changes I have made over the years: I only use 1 cup of onions and I usually prepare the day before, refrigerate overnite, then reheat. I also use only 1/3 tsp. cayenne. For me, it's easier to use two pkgs. of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry. I have found that 1T. of lemon juice and 1 T. of Dijon mustard are a nice addition. You can use half and half and the consistency is just as good. Sometimes I add some minced water chestnuts to add some crunch. If you are decadent like we are, add more cheese and a bit more sour cream. LOL Thanks for posting Abby Girl.