Race Day Spinach Artichoke Dip

• 8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
• 8 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 34 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded and divided
• 12 onion, chopped finely
• 12 cup butter
• red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 slices bacon, crumbled (optional)

1. Saute onions in butter, adding ingredients while mixing and blending WELL after each addition.
2. Add in this order.
3. spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, 3/4 cup italian cheese, artichoke hearts and crushed red pepper flakes.
4. Remove from heat and place in a baking dish or individual crocks.
5. Top with remaining cheese and broil until brown and bubbly on top.
6. Sometimes I will top this with some crumbled bacon if I feel that we need a few more calories ( lol !
7. ).
8. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips.

frozen spinach, hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, italian cheese blend, onion, butter, red pepper, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/race-day-spinach-artichoke-dip-303002 (may not work)