Hot Spinach Spread with Pita Chips

4.8 ★★★★★ | Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. —Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri#Appetizers Health Coverage#Thanksgiving Appetizers

Hot Spinach Spread with Pita Chips , By Appetizers Health Coverage .

Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. —Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri#Appetizers Health Coverage#Thanksgiving Appetizers

Total Time: 90 Minutes, Servings: 16 Servings

Ingredients :

• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 6 pita breads (6 inches)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions :

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
• Meanwhile, cut each pita bread into 8 wedges. Place in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Combine the butter, lemon-pepper, cumin and garlic salt; brush over pita wedges.
• Bake for 7-9 minutes or until crisp. Serve with spinach spread.

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