Thread: Espinaca Con Queso

Thanks Juile. Been dipping into stuff like that for many moons. Even
back to when it was required to be made with Rotels..thats a while ago.
Never did think of adding spinach. Got to be a good touch. I tole the
Warden about it and she thinks is a good idea too. That makes it
unanimous to try it like that next time.

'Julie Bove[_2_ Wrote:
> ;1816156']This was one of my favorite dips although now that I can't eat
> cheese, I
> don't make it unless somebody asks me to. Not sure how well it would
> work
> with rice cheese, but one day I might try it.
>
> This is also one of those things where I just throw stuff in and don't
> measure it.
>
> Start with some cheese. I use half cream cheese and half Velveeta but
> you
> can use either or, or even change the proportions. Melt slowly over low
>
> heat. Then add some salsa to thin it down. At this point I will also
> add
> whatever I have in the house that I might want to use up. Chopped fresh
>
> tomatoes, sliced green onion, cilantro and of course some hot peppers.
> I'll
> add a lot if making it for the males in my family because they love
> heat.
> Once this is heated through, add your spinach. You can use frozen that
> has
> been thawed and drained and squeezed out, but I usually use fresh. Wash
> it
> well and make sure to dry it well. If you have baby leaves you can add
> as
> is. If they are larger, you'll want to remove the stems and chop it up
> a
> bit. I add lots of spinach to this. I just keep adding until I think I
>
> can't add any more. This is a dip so you don't want to add to much but
> you
> do want it to be bursting with spinach. The spinach cooks very quickly
> so
> only cook and stir for maybe a minute or two more. This can also be
> done in
> a crockpot.
>
> Traditionally this would be served with tortilla chips but it's just as
> good
> with raw veggies. I like bell peppers that have been cut into large
> chunks.




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