Warm Spinach Pesto Garlic Spread

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Warm Spinach Pesto Garlic Spread

 

1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach

1/4 cup minces sweet basil

1/4 cup milk

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. minced roasted garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

3 dashes hot pepper sauce

1 8 oz. package cream cheese, cut up

1 3 oz. package cream cheese, cut up

 

Cook spinach as directed on package. Empty into a

colander and press down hard on the spinach to remove

excess liquid. Combine milk, oil, roasted garlic, salt

and hot pepper sauce in a heavy saucepan and place

over moderate heat.. Add all of the cream cheese; cook

and stir over low heat until all the cheese is melted.

Stir in spinach and basil. Serve chilled or warm with

plain crackers, mini toasts or pita chips.