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Old 07-05-2008, 09:02 PM
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Default Anyone have a good spinach dip recipe?

I have a bunch of spinach that really needs to get used up and a friend has a party this weekend.................
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AND YOU CAN START WITH:
Spinach Dip
INGREDIENTS:
10oz. chopped spinach
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon

DIRECTIONS:
1.Squeeze the water out of the spinach, and place the spinach into a mixing bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, vegetables, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Let the dip stand at room temp for 1/2 hour for the flavors to mix, and stir again before serving. This dip keeps well in the fridge, covered, for up to 1 week.

You can also try this:

Spinach-Pork Stuffed Shells
INGREDIENTS:
6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/4 pound ground pork
4 cups water
3 cups torn fresh spinach
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
cheese, divided
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1.Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add spinach; boil for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Drain and squeeze dry; chop the spinach.2.In a bowl, combine the pork, spinach, egg, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, cream, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper.3.Drain shells; stuff with the pork mixture. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Place stuffed shells in dish; drizzle with remaining spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.
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I'm noy a big fan of spinach dip but here is the one my wife uses.
1 package (10 ounces)frozen chopped spinach,thawed
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup Real Mayonnaise
1 package KNORR vegetable soup mix
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions chopped

In medium bowl combine spinach, sour cream,mayonnaise,soup mix,water chestnuts,and green onions. Cover;chill.
Hope this heips.
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I'm noy a big fan of spinach dip but here is the one my wife uses.
1 package (10 ounces)frozen chopped spinach,thawed
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup Real Mayonnaise
1 package KNORR vegetable soup mix
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions chopped

In medium bowl combine spinach, sour cream,mayonnaise,soup mix,water chestnuts,and green onions. Cover;chill.
Hope this heips.
Mike

Mike, you beat me to it! LOL

I've been making this one for years...it's SO good!
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I want to try the Spinach-Pork Stuffed Shells, they sound wonderful. I like anything with spinach in it.

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Default Marilyn, Try this one. People who won't eat spinach like this.

Spinach Salad

1 bunch spinach
4 strips bacon, fried and crumbled
1/2 cup slivered almonds*
1/2 cup mandarin oranges
1/2 red onion, sliced

Dressing
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 1/2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp celery salt
* You can toast the almonds if you wish in order to add some flavor. This sounds like it might be too sweet, but trust me, it is delicious.
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Thanks, Gregg. Costco sells such large bags of spinach, at good prices, that I can try both the pasta shells and the salad.

I just read that people who develop kidney stones should avoid spinach and rhubarb. I have had a number of kidney stones but I still eat both. I just have no will power when it comes to spinach. Not quite as bad an addiction as buying orchids but it runs a close second.

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Thanks for the recipes folks. Tried the Knorr one -- twas good!

The stuffed shells sounds good too..\

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