Spicy Southwestern Spinach Dip Recipes

SOUTHWEST SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add onions and jalapenos and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chopped baby spinach and continue to cook until wilted. Add 2/3 of tomatoes and cook 3 minutes more.
• Remove skillet from heat. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, half and half, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Top with sharp Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with remaining chopped tomato. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWESTERN SPINACH-BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Saute the chopped onion in olive oil, add the frozen spinach and cook about 10 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the Rotel tomatoes, cumin, chili powder.
• Cook about 5 more minutes and then add cream cheese. Stir frequently while it melts.
• Add black beans and corn, mix well, then add cheddar cheese.
• Stir until the cheese is melted.
• If the mixture gets too thick, add milk to thin it out to desired consistency.
• Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish.

V'S SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• Mix sour cream and mayonaise together in a bowl.
• Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Add dry spices to sour cream and mayonaise mixture Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.