WARM SPINACH DIP

Anything with spinach in it is a favorite of mine!  I thought I would share this recipe.  Easy!

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WARM SPINACH DIP

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 3/4 cups chopped onion

6 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt

chicken broth

1/2 cup whipping cream

1 10-ounce package fresh spinach leaves

1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Baguette slices, toasted

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Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.  Add onion and garlic; saute' until onion is tender, about 6 minutes.  Add flour; stir 2 minutes.  Gradually whisk in stock and cream; bring to boil, whisking constantly.  Cook until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Stir in spinach, cheese, sour cream, and cayenne (spinach will wilt).  Season with salt and pepper.  Transfer to serving bowl.  Serve warm with toasted baguette slices.  Makes 12 servings.