Louisiana Critters In My Swamp Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a delightful and sinful treat to serve for friends, family, or coworkers! A perfect holiday dip for any get together! You will love this dip and make long lasting friends!!! Ingredients:
2 bags(each 16 oz) of frozen spinach, cooked according to package directions |
1 large onion, chopped fine |
2 packages of cream cheese, softened |
1 1/2 sticks butter |
6 to 8 gloves of garlic, minced(more if you love garlic) |
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper |
1 teaspoon creole spice |
8 oz. sour cream |
1 pound sliced mushrooms |
couple of dashes hot sauce |
2 (8 oz.) blocks of pepper-jack cheese, cubed |
8 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese |
8 oz. shredded parmesan cheese |
salt to taste |
1 pound crawfish tails or shrimp(salad or small peeled) |
1/2 cup sliced green onions |
small amount of liquid crab boil if desired |
Directions:
1. Boil spinach according to package directions and drain well.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In large skillet, cook onions,mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender.
4. Place cooked mushroom mixture in blender or processor and blend or process on high for 30 seconds or until mushrooms are finely chopped.
5. Saute crawfish or shrimp in 2 teaspoons of butter for 2 minutes.
6. If using crab boil, add a little to sauteed crawfish and cook a minute or two.
7. Place spinach, mushroom mixture, cream cheese,pepper-jack cheese, sour cream, crawfish, Parmesan,hot sauce, and spices in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
8. Pour spinach mixture into large baking dish.
9. Test for seasoning and adjust if needed.
10. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, green onions, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread rounds.
12. For a little added decoration, save a couple of the sauteed crawfish or shrimp to put on top before serving!
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