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Hot Peño Noir Spinach Cheese Dip

Hummus may come and go, but warm spinach cheese dip, with its highly satiating qualities and homey familiarity, is still and always will be an excellent choice for casual parties involving cocktails. Broiler-charred jalapeños are our spin to bump this old classic into flavor advanced placement. As with any creamy cheese spread, R. B. will find any leftovers, no matter how buried in Min’s fridge, to plop on open-faced burgers.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 fresh jalapeño peppers
Vegetable oil
One 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 ounces smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Crackers and/or tortilla chips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    HEAT the broiler.

    Step 2

    CUT the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Place them in a small roasting pan and drizzle lightly with oil.

    Step 3

    BROIL the peppers about 4 inches from the heat source until soft and slightly charred, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and lower the heat to 400°F.

    Step 4

    When the peppers are cool, Remove the stems and seeds with the tip of a knife. Finely chop the peppers.

    Step 5

    COMBINE the peppers, spinach, cheeses, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a large bowl and blend well. Add salt to taste.

    Step 6

    SPREAD the mixture in a pie plate. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned and bubbly. Serve with crackers and tortilla chips.

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