Roasted Garlic Spinach Dip

Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 package of frozen chopped spinach
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Roasted Garlic Spinach Dip Recipe Directions:

1. Thaw and drain spinach, press out excess moisture through a strainer and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, blend cottage cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
3. Add contents of Dip Mix Seasoning packet. Add thawed and drained spinach and stir well.
4. Cover and refrigerate one hour or longer. Serve cold with fresh vegetables.

For a hot dip, spoon mixture into a small baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve warm with crackers or pita chips. MAKES 2 1/5 CUPS.

Optional Recipe Variation:

For a creamed spinach vegetable dish, follow recipe directions for a spinach dip but add 1/2 cup of milk or cream and bake in an 8-inch Pyrex or ceramic casserole for 30 minutes.