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Creamy Cheesy Spinach Dip

Slow cooker magic for your holiday spread.

Frozen spinach, pepper Jack cheese, and a slow cooker — this dip basically makes itself. Serve in cherry tomato shells for maximum ‘80s presentation.

Category
Appetizers
Servings
8
Era
1980s
Contributor
Gerry D

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz pepper Jack or Cheddar-flavored processed cheese product, cubed
  • Assorted crackers and chips for serving
  • Cherry tomatoes, tops removed (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain spinach and squeeze dry, reserving ¼ cup liquid.

  2. 2

    In slow cooker, combine spinach, reserved liquid, onions, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Stir in cheese; cook 30 minutes or until melted.

  5. 5

    Serve with crackers or chips, or fill cherry tomato shells.

📝 To thaw spinach quickly, remove wrapper from spinach containers and microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes, or until just thawed.

Recipe shared by Gerry D