Jackies Spinach Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place whole, unpeeled garlic in a small baking dish.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until soft.
• Remove from oven, and when cool enough to touch, squeeze garlic from skin and chop.
• Thaw and drain spinach, drain and chop 1/2 can artichokes.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Spread in a greased 8 x 8 baking dish.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve with a toasted, sliced French baguette.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts and chopped spinach. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight.
• Remove top and interior of sourdough bread. Fill with mayonnaise mixture. Tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.

Steps:

• Wash and dry the silverbeet. Discard the white stalks. Dry fry in a frying pan to get rid of most of the moisture and whilt a bit. Set aside to cool.
• Mix together the rest of the ingredients and add cooled silverbeet.
• Allow to sit 2-3 hours in the fridge before serving.

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds or until wilted; drain. Cool slightly and squeeze dry. , In a small bowl, combine the water chestnuts, sour cream, mayonnaise, soup mix, onion and spinach. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.