Pepper Jack Spinach Dip with Bacon

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Pepper Jack Spinach Dip with Bacon
 
Author: Melissa Sperka
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz) frozen baby spinach thawed
  • 1 (8 oz) garden vegetable cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half & half
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 green onion, chopped
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
 
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Oil the bottom and sides of an 8-inch cast iron skillet or similar. Set aside.
  2. Thaw the spinach and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a medium size bowl, whip together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, garlic salt, onion powder and black pepper. Whip until creamy and combined around 1-2 minutes.
  4. By hand mix in the spinach, green onion, bacon and 1½ cup shredded cheese. Pour into the skillet.
  5. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Serve with pita crisps, tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.