BAJA SPINACH DIP - JO COOKS

Baja Spinach Dip - Jo Cooks image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oz spinach (fresh)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)
14.5 oz diced tomatoes ((1 can))
1 tbsp hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)
8 oz cream cheese
3 cups Mexican cheese blend (shredded)

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain well and squeeze out the water from the spinach if necessary.
In a large oven safe skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the chopped jalapeno and stir.
Stir in tomatoes, hot sauce, lime juice and cream cheese until blended. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Add the cooked spinach, 2 cups of the cheese and stir.
Top the dip with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and slightly browned.
Serve warm with chips.