HOT SPINACH SPREAD WITH PITA CHIPS

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Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. -Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 cups spread).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
6 pita breads (6 inches)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly., Meanwhile, cut each pita bread into 8 wedges. Place in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Combine the butter, lemon pepper, cumin and garlic salt; brush over pita wedges. , Bake for 7-9 minutes or until crisp. Serve with spinach spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.