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01-22-2008, 10:24 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Baked Spinach Cheese Dip
This hot appetizer is wonderful on top of turkey burgers or to dip with Kay’s Naturals or Revival protein chips for a filling lunch.
BAKED SPINACH CHEESE DIP
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2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup fat-free half & half
Two 9-ounce pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
One 1-ounce pkg. dry vegetables soup mix (such as Mrs. Grass or Knorr)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 4-cup casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.
In large saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook while stirring an additional minute. Add milk and half & half and cook until thickened. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in spinach, water chestnuts, cheddar, soup mix, and 2 tablespoons parmesan. Spoon dip into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
Bake dip 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve warm. Makes 9 servings.
Per Serving: 137 Cal; 8 g Protein; 9 g Tot Fat; 6 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 120 mg Sodium
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Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,

there IS cause for joy."
- Geneen Roth
Last edited by MiladyB; 03-21-2008 at 09:12 PM..
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01-22-2008, 11:16 PM
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Love spinach dip!
Beth,
I have just been up-graded to stage II (pureed foods) but thanks to you I have fantastic recipes for later!
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01-23-2008, 02:12 AM
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Surgeon: Dr. kuhn |
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Spinach Dip Is My Favorite
Now Lets See If I Can Make It!
Thanks For The Recipe
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01-23-2008, 06:02 AM
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Why am I reading recipes all of a sudden... I'm on my 8-shakes, 2-protein bars a day!!!
I know why... cuz our Beth is posting again!!!
Katie
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01-23-2008, 07:16 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Originally Posted by thedonnybrasco
Spinach Dip Is My Favorite
Now Lets See If I Can Make It!
Thanks For The Recipe
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Donny you could always get one of your chefs at your restaurant to make it for you, but I bet you could handle it yourself. 
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~Beth~
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,

there IS cause for joy."
- Geneen Roth
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01-23-2008, 07:17 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toony
Why am I reading recipes all of a sudden... I'm on my 8-shakes, 2-protein bars a day!!!
I know why... cuz our Beth is posting again!!!
Katie
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awwww, Katie, how you doing with your pre-op diet? It's a bear isn't it...and I don't mean one of the TT bears. This one isn't nearly as fun as the TT bears. Hang in there. It's rough but well worth it!! Your day is coming soon my dear. I'm so excited for you!
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~Beth~
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,

there IS cause for joy."
- Geneen Roth
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01-23-2008, 07:19 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
Start Weight: 359 |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by katzz87
Beth,
I have just been up-graded to stage II (pureed foods) but thanks to you I have fantastic recipes for later!
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WOO HOO!!! Stage 2!! I bet you were so ready for it!! Hang in there, you'll be able to chew soon!! 
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~Beth~
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,

there IS cause for joy."
- Geneen Roth
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01-24-2008, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: Jacksonville, Florida |
Surgeon: Muhammad Jawad |
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MMMM...that sounds absolutely WONDERFUL!! Thanks for sharing this!
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