Mmmm - Spinach Dip

• 1 - 10 oz. pkg frozen spinach - thawed and drained extremely well
• 4 oz. cream cheese - softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated/canned) - separated
• 1 cup finely diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic - minced
• paprika - for garnish
• (optional diced or crushed red peppers for garnish)

Combine spinach, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic and 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased casserole dish, smoothing out until flat. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup parmesan over top. Sprinkle with paprika (or peppers) to garnish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cheryl Blevins <cthebeau@primary.net>

• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup green onions including tops, finely chopped
• teaspoon dried or 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon
• teaspoon dried mustard
• teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Makes 4 cups dip.

WB or CM Hilbrich <hilbrich@cloudnet.com>

Prep time: 10 Minutes plus refrigerating

• 1 package (8oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 Cup Sour Cream (Breakstones)
• 1 Envelope Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
• 1 Package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach thawed, well drained
• 1 Can (8oz) water chestnuts, drained chopped

Mix cream cheese, sour cream and salad dressing mix with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add remaining ingredients, mixing until well blended. Refrigerate. Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables Makes 3 cups.

This was a Breakstone's recipe - Michele Kellner; unicon1@aol.com

This is from (where else?) Charlston Receipts:

• 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup spinach liquid
• 6 oz jalapeno pepper cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcester sauce

1.Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 1-quart baking dish. Cook the spinach according to package instructions and drain well, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

Melt the margarine in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly; do not brown. Add the evaporated milk and spinach liquid and continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens.

Add the cheese, pepper, celery salt, and worcestershire adn stir until the cheese melts. Fold in the Spinach. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and bake until it starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.