Cajun Spinach Dip To Die For

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 lb butter
• 1 cup onion, minced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, minced (green or colored)
• 1/4 cup celery, minced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon parsley, dried and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon basil, dried and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, dried and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half (can use evaporated milk)
• 10 ounces spinach (frozen, thawed, drained and chopped)
• 2 dashes pepper sauce (tabasco brand or other)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in 1 quart saucepan.
• 2 when bubbly, add veggies. saute until onion begins to look translucent.
• 3 add herbs and seasonings, stir well.
• 4 add flour and stir until blended.
• 5 add cream/milk and whisk until mixture thickens.
• 6 cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stir frequently.
• 7 add spinach and stir in well.
• 8 cover and continue to simmer another 15 minutes.
• 9 remove from heat, stir in pepper sauce, allow to cool for 1 1/2 hours.
• 10 may be served hot right from the pot!
• 11 want it cold? refrigerate for 6 - 12 hours.
• 12 freezes well.