Dips For Thanksgiving and Holiday Parties

Let's start with a yummy SPINACH DIP.


warm spinach-parmesan dip


Servings: Makes about 3 cups.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups chopped onion
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 10-ounce package ready-to-use fresh spinach leaves
1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Baguette slices, toasted

Preparation
Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock and cream; bring to boil, whisking constantly. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, cheese, sour cream and cayenne (spinach will wilt). Season with salt and pepper. Transfer dip to serving bowl. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices.

This recipe is from Bon Appetit, 1999