Chopped spinach, salty bacon and three types of cheese come together to make this delicious hot dip recipe! To keep the fat and calorie content down, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
6ouncesbaconcooked and crumbled. Reserve 1/3 of bacon for garnish
8ouncesfrozen chopped spinachthawed
8ouncesplain cream cheesesoftened
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheeseor similar flavor
3ouncesshredded Parmesan cheese
¾cupplain Greek yogurtor mayonnaise
3clovesgarlicpressed
1smallshallotpeeled and chopped finely
2teaspoonswhole grain mustard
⅛teaspoonsmoked paprika
⅛teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 F.
Drain the thawed spinach in a colander. In a food processor or by hand, combine the cream cheese, garlic, and shallots. Add the shredded cheeses, mustard and spices. Mix in the spinach and finally 2/3 of the crumbled bacon
Pour mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish or 8×8 inch square baking dish.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until browned and bubbling.