Pepper Jack Cheese & Bacon Spinach Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories

Add 1 package of Philadelphia garden vegetable cream cheese to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients well, switching to a whisk for better mixing.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of minced dried onion, and 1 teaspoon of dried chives (or fresh chives) to the mixture.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; mix to combine.

Thaw a 10 oz package of frozen spinach completely, then place it in a colander over a bowl to squeeze out excess liquid.

Add the drained spinach to the cream cheese mixture.

Grate an 8 oz block of pepper jack cheese using a box grater and add it to the mixture.

Chop 2 pieces of crispy fried bacon and add it to the mixture; note that more bacon can be added if desired.

Transfer the mixture to a cast iron skillet instead of a baking dish.

Bake in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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