Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip

Serves: 8

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 ¾ cups half-and-half

2 packages (9 oz each) frozen, chopped spinach/thawed & drained

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 package dry vegetable soup mix

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 425° F. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

Stir in flour; cook and stir and additional minute. Add half-and-half and cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes.

Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in chopped spinach, Cheddar and vegetable soup mix. Spoon dip into a 1-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake dip until bubbly and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Serve warm with toasted pieces of sourdough bread or crackers.