This was always a popular appetizer at our house parties!

Created by:  Missy Keife

Ingredients:

• 2 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach, microwave according to instructions, drained and set aside
• 2 TBS butter
• ½ finely chopped white or Vidalia onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery
• ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp Mexican or Southwest seasoning mix
• 2 pounds of jalapeño cheese or Mexican cheese with jalapenos
• ½ cup milk
• 1 4-ounce jar of chopped pimentos, drained
• 1 can diced Rotel tomatoes, drained
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp cumin

Directions:

1. In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in butter until onion is wilted
2. Add cooked spinach, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning mix; continue cooking
3. Add pimentos, tomatoes, oregano, and cumin
4. In the microwave cook cheese and milk at 80% power until cheese begins to melt; about 2 minutes; then add to spinach and vegetable mixture
5. May be necessary to add up to a TBS of sauce and gravy flour or plain flour to thicken slightly
6. Serve warmed with your favorite tortilla chips

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