HOT SPINACH DIP 
Makes 6 cups.

2 c. (15 oz.) Ricotta cheese
1 c. sour cream or plain yogurt
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1/4 lb. ham, diced
3/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1 round loaf of bread, unsliced

In food processor, blender or electric mixer, combine Ricotta and sour cream; process until smooth. Stir in thawed, drained spinach, ham, Parmesan and green onions.

Cut a 1 inch slice off top of bread; reserve. Remove bread from inside loaf, retaining a 3/4 inch shell. Cut bread from inside loaf into bite-size cubes.

Pour cheese mixture into bread shell set on a rimmed baking sheet. Replace bread top and wrap in foil. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hours or until heated through. Arrange bread loaf and bread cubes on a large serving platter.

 

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