Ingredients
The following ingredients have 9 Servings
- 1 bunch asparagus [approx 38 spears]
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5-6 oz cream cheese ((softened))
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese (coarsely grated + packed)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 2-3 oz grated or sliced mozzarella cheese
- parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes to garnish
Instruction
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Trim and rinse your asparagus stalks, then blanch or steam until tender.
- In a food processor, combine asparagus, garlic, cream cheese, and parm cheese along with your garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt and paprika. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- In a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, sauté an entire package of spinach with a little bit of olive oil, then add your asparagus dip.
- Fold together and top with fresh mozzarella [or try gouda!] and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with your favorites [parsley, part, red pepper flakes, etc...] and grab your favorite dippers!
- Dive in!