HAM-AND-SPINACH DIP

Ham-and-Spinach Dip image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 55m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup finely chopped Black Forest ham (2 1/2 ounces)
1 1/4 cups shredded Manchego cheese (4 ounces)
1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add milk and whisk until mixture has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in paprika, ham, 3/4 cup cheese, and spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer mixture to a 1-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and sprinkle lightly with more paprika. Bake 10 minutes. Adjust oven to broil; broil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes and serve.