Hot Spinach Dip with Mushrooms

By á-3145

Spinach dip just got amped up in the savory department with Gruyère cheese and mushrooms. This is the best dip you'll have all year.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 large white onion, chopped
• 2 poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated, about 1 1/2 cups
• 6 ounces Muenster cheese, grated, about 1 1/2 cups
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Toasted sourdough bread, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Put the spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and pierce a few times to vent. Microwave until it starts wilting, about 4 minutes. Uncover and stir, then microwave until completely wilted, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water; squeeze dry and set aside.

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, poblanos and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium; add the garlic and flour and stir until incorporated, about 2 minutes.

Gradually stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the sour cream and cook, stirring, until the liquid thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in all but a few tablespoons of the Gruyère, then stir in the Muenster and cilantro. Transfer to a food processor and add the spinach; pulse until finely chopped.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the dip in a 1-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved Gruyère. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 6 minutes. Serve with bread.