Hot Chile-Spinach Dip in a Bread Round Recipe

Name: Hot Chile-Spinach Dip in a Bread Round
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf large round unsliced shepherd's bread or 1 large French bread; 2 -3 jalapeno chiles, minced; 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt; pepper; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 loaf large round unsliced shepherd's bread or 1 large French bread
2 -3 jalapeno chiles, minced
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
pepper
tortilla chips

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Cut top off bread 1/4 of the way down.
3
Carefully scoop out inside, leaving a 1-inch shell.
4
Reserve top.
5
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chiles and onions in oil, stirring, for 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
6
Add tomatoes and cook mikxture, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
7
Stir in spinach, vinegar, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, half and half, cumin, salt and pepper, and heat gently.
8
Pour sauce into bread round, replace top and wrap in heavy foil.
9
Place in a baking pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
10
To serve, place the bread round on a platter and surround with tortilla chips for dipping.
11
The dip may also be served in a chafing dish.

405

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf large round unsliced shepherd's bread or 1 large French bread, 2 -3 jalapeno chiles, minced, 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hot Chile-Spinach Dip in a Bread Round falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hot Chile-Spinach Dip in a Bread Round

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