SAUSAGE, BEAN AND SPINACH DIP

Sausage, Bean and Spinach Dip image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 lb bulk spicy pork sausage
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
Food Should Taste Good™ cantina tortilla chips, as desired
Fresh thyme sprig, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. In large skillet, cook sausage, onion and chopped bell pepper over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic and 1 teaspoon thyme; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is almost completely evaporated.
Add cream cheese; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted. Stir in spinach and salt. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat. Gently stir in beans. Pour mixture into 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve dip warm with tortilla chips. Garnish with thyme sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg