*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Rip & Dip (Spinach Dip)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dips

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Bread -- round, hollowed out
  20       oz           Frozen chopped spinach (2 pkg)
  16       oz           Cream cheese (2 pkg)
     1/3   c            Water chestnuts -- chopped
   3       tb           Milk
   1       ts           Lemon juice
     1/4   ts           Ground nutmeg
     1/8   ts           Ground cayenne

  Cut 2" slice off top of round bread loaf. Remove centre portion,
  leaving at least 2" of bread on the bottom and 1" on the sides. Cut
  remaining bread into cubes. Unwrap spinach; place on plate.
  Microwave on High 5 to 8 minutes or until defrosted. Drain spinach,
  pressing to remove excess moisture. In medium bowl, microwave the
  cream cheese at 50% (medium) or until softened. Mix in the spinach
  and remaining ingredients. Spoon spinach mixture into hollowed out
  bread loaf. Serve dip with reserved bread cubes, carrot, and celery
  sticks.
  
  Variation:

  Can add following ingredients Parmesan cheese, cooked crumbled
  bacon, sliced almonds, chopped hard boiled eggs, shredded carrot,
  or pine nuts.
 

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