SPINACH DIP WITH PITA DIPPERS 
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. lemon pepper
2 tsp. ground cumin
6 pita loaves (white or whole wheat), cut into triangles

To make dippers, preheat the broiler. Combine the melted butter, lemon pepper and cumin in a bowl. Dip the pita pieces quickly in the mixture, then place on a cookie sheet. broil 2-4 minutes, until crisp. Cool on a rack.

DIP:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. Jack cheese, grated
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 c. onions, chopped
1/3 c. Half and Half
1 tbsp. Jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

For the dip, beat together the cheeses, spinach, tomatoes, onions, Half and Half and Jalapenos in a mixing bowl until very smooth. Spread in a buttered dish and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.

Serve hot, warm or at room temperature. with dippers. Serves 8-10.

 

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