Prep time: 15 minutes,
Cook time: about 10 minutes
1 lb. frozen chopped spinach
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pickled serrano or jalapeño
peppers
(in the Mexican food section or see
separate recipe)
1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Directions
Cook spinach according to package directions, taking care not to overcook. Drain well in a colander; press out excess water with the back of a spoon or spatula. Place remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cream cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly.
Makes 6 side servings.
Wine Suggestion
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay - The melon, fig and baked apples of this Aussie Chard find their creamy complement in Stubb’s side.
Nutritional Information:
200 calories, 5 g protein, 17 g total fat (11 g sat., 0 g trans), 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 55 mg cholesterol, 690 mg sodium, 5 points
Shopping List:
1 lb. frozen chopped spinach,8 oz. cream
cheese,1/4 cup heavy whipping cream,1/4 cup
pickled serrano or jalapeno peppers (in the
Mexican food section),1 tbsp. fresh garlic,1
tsp. salt,1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
