Warm Spinach Mascarpone Dip

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 8 ounces mascarpone
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook the onion with olive oil until translucent.

Add frozen spinach and heat until spinach is hot but still green. Add mascarpone, salt, pepper, cayenne, Parmesan cheese and stir. Pour the mixture into a small casserole or baking dish.

Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges. Serve warm with pita chips or a sliced baguette. Spread creamy goat cheeses on the bread, top with grilled veggies, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Chef’s Suggestion

For a quick pizza topped with bacon, spread this dip on flatbread. It also can be used as the sauce added to cooked arborio rice for the perfect Italian risotto. Or, stuff a chicken breast with the leftover dip and bake in the oven until the meat is cooked.