TT w/Linky: On The 11th Day of Christmas ~ Baked Parmesan Dip

On the 11th day of Christmas came, Baked Parmesan Dip.  This is another easy, go to recipe that would please anyone at a Christmas party.  It's all about the cheese for me.

photo and recipe courtesy Safeway

Baked Parmesan Dip

Ready In:

About 40 minutes

Servings:

About 3 cups; 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, or 1 13.75 oz. can water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup reduced-fat or regular Mayonnaise
• 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese
• 1 onion (6 oz.), peeled and minced
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 Baguettes (8 oz.), thinly sliced

Directions

Squeeze spinach to remove liquid. With a mixer, beat spinach, mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, garlic, 1 cup of the parmesan cheese, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
Mound mixture in a 3- to 4-cup baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese and paprika.
Bake in a 350° oven until hot in center and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot to spread on baguette slices.

On this Thankful Thursday, I am definitely thankful for creamy, nutty cheese!



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