Hot Mexican-Style Spinach Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 medium onion, finely diced
    2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
    2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
    1 cup half-and-half cream
    2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
    1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
    1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
    Cook onion in oil in a medium skilled over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
    Add tomatoes and jalapeno pepper, cook 2 minutes more.
    Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add spinach and remaining ingredients, stirring very well.
    Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
    Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
    Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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