super bowl spinach dip

For the super bowl this year I made a spinach dip from whole foods.  It has all the cheesy, yummy goodness of a regular spinach dip but with a secret ingredient - cauliflower.  It reminded me of something from the book jessica seinfeld 'wrote' but after seeing her chop carrots on the today show, I don't think she can cook let alone write an entire cookbook.  Anyways, I actually was quite impressed with this dip and the way it snuck in veggies.  Gotta get my 3-5 servings!  And you can low fat or light cheese/mayo for a lighter version.

2 1/2 cauliflower florets, seamed

4 oz neufchatel or cream cheese

1/4 regular or light mayonnaise

1-2 jalapenos, chopped

2 garlic clovers, chopped

3/4 teaspoon salt

12 oz (3 1/2 cups) pepperjack cheese

3 cups baby spinach leaves

 

Preheat the oven to 375.

In a boiling pot of water cook the cauliflower for about 5 minutes.  Drain and allow to cool.  Pulse cauliflower in a food processor.  I don't have a food processor but since I try to be like every good french housewife and have a food mill, so I used that.

Add neufchatel cheese, mayo, jalapenos, garlic, salt and all but 1/2 cup of the cheese.  If you are using a food processor, pulse until smooth.  Or just mix in.  Add spinach and pluse or mix again.  Scrape into a one-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese - I added some bread crumbs and ground red pepper for looks. Bake for 35 mintues.  Serve with chips, veggies or whole grain crackers.

 {pre oven}

 {post oven}

recipe from whole foods.

Comments

[Michelle]

It was soooo good! Thank you so much for bringing it over, and for bringing yourself as well! ;)

[stacie]

that sounds fabulous Jame!!

[Lyndsy Sullivan]

Looks amazing! I feel sad that I miss out on all your tasty delights!