Mexican Cheesy Spinach Dip

 

Mexican Cheesy Sausage Spinach Dip

Cook's Notes: A tasty game day treat that combines two things people love Mexican food and spinach dip. It's loaded with Mexican flavor and easy to reduce calories by using ingredients that are low in fat. Make it a day before and all you have to do is pop it in the oven, heat it up right before your company arrives. Seasoning amounts can be adjusted according to preference. Recipe adapted from carlsbadcravings.com
Cooking Tip: Advance prep makes assembly go faster. The sausage can be browned ahead and the veggies diced.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked sweet Italian or Andouille sausage, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup each of sweet onions, diced and a combination of mini red and yellow peppers
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (10 oz.) Rotel Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, drained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• optional 1 cup of black beans rinsed and drained
• 6 oz. (1/2 bag) frozen spinach
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon each of cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
• 3 oz. light cream cheese
• 1/3 cup light sour cream
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, divided
• Assorted chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet heat oil and saute onions and peppers for 3 minutes. Add in garlic and saute 2 minutes more.
• Stir in cooked crumbled sausage, tomatoes, corn, beans if using, frozen spinach, spices and mayonnaise. Heat until warmed through. Reduce heat to low, and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the cheese. Mix well and heat on low for 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with assorted chips.

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