Spinach Dip

Ingredients:

10 oz fresh spinach leaves, rinsed

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp minced fresh garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 smally diced jalapeno

1 1/2 cups fresh shredded Italian cheese,

chips, crackers, bread, or vegetables or serving

olive oil or cooking spray for pan

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven 375 degrees F.  Coat a casserole dish with oil or cooking spray.

2. Steam or saute the spinach until wilted.  Let it cool and wring out all the excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.

3.  Stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, jalapeno, Italian cheese in a bowl.  Add the chopped spinach and mix well.

4. Spread the mixture into the casserole dish.

5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted.  Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.  Enjoy!