Cheese and Spinach Spread with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups sour cream
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (4-5 cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and white or black pepper to taste (2 or 3 pinches, up to 1/4 tsp. of each)
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Mozzarella & Provolone Cheese
• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry*
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with garlic, drained
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine sour cream, olive oil, garlic, nutmeg, salt, pepper and Mozzarella cheese in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
3. Fold in spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
4. Transfer to 10-inch baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm with toasted pita bread triangles, chips or breadsticks.

Tips

• Do-Ahead Tip: Conveniently, this tastes even better when it is made one day ahead and reheated
• *Cooking Tip if using fresh spinach instead of frozen: Use 10 oz. baby spinach leaves and cook spinach for 3 minutes in 2 tablespoons water in saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir gently until wilted. Rinse in cold water, drain well and squeeze dry.