Dips

Spinach Dip & Pita Chips

This recipe comes from a fabulous restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it’s always a winner! Originally published in 2011, it’s a favorite on our site.

8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 can Ro-Tel
1/4 cup diced purple onion
1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
2 T. chopped jalapenos, or to taste

Melt cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a large saucepan over low heat. Add Parmesan cheese, Ro-Tel, onion, spinach, and jalapenos. Stir until smooth.

May be served immediately, or made early and refrigerated several days ahead. Best warm or at room temperature.

Baked Pita Chips
Split pita bread into halves, then quarters. Brush each piece with melted butter or Butter Pam. Sprinkle with cumin and lemon pepper.

Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. The bread becomes crisp as it cools. Store in airtight containers after cool.

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