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MiladyB · 01-22-2008, 10:24 PM

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

katzz87 · 01-22-2008, 11:16 PM

Beth,

I have just been up-graded to stage II (pureed foods) but thanks to you I have fantastic recipes for later!

thedonnybrasco · 01-23-2008, 02:12 AM

Spinach Dip Is My Favorite
Now Lets See If I Can Make It!
Thanks For The Recipe

Toony · 01-23-2008, 06:02 AM

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

MiladyB · 01-23-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedonnybrasco

Spinach Dip Is My Favorite
Now Lets See If I Can Make It!
Thanks For The Recipe

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.

MiladyB · 01-23-2008, 07:17 PM

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

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!