This is so super easy, and can be prepared and ready to eat in about an hour.
Hot Spinach and Bacon Cheese Dip
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
16 oz frozen chopped spinach
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mayo
Preheat oven to 400°.
I cut the bacon into ¼ inch strips before cooking, so I don't have to crumble it later. If you are able to freeze the bacon for 15-20 minutes before, it makes it easier to cut. Or you could use kitchen sheers like I did! Turn the hear on medium and you can start getting everything else ready. Cook until crispy and drain on a paper towel.
Place spinach in a colander and run warm water over it until it's no longer frozen. Squeeze the spinach with your hands, then place it inside some paper towels and wring out as much water as possible.
If you don't have time to soften the cream cheese, place it in a microwave safe bowl, and heat for about 30 seconds. Place cream cheese in a mixer bowl. Mix the cream cheese until creamy. Add all other ingredients and mix till combined.
Spray a 13"X9" casserole (glass or ceramic) with non-stick spray. Place all of the cheese mixture in the casserole and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes. About halfway through the cooking time, mix with a spoon and return to the oven. It will be bubbly and start to brown along the edges.
Serve with taco chips or crackers. To keep it low-carb, serve with pepperoni chips or Parmesan crisps.
Total carb count was 72 carbs, and this easily feeds 12-15 people. Which makes it between 4-6 carbs per serving. Crackers will increase the count, but pepperoni chips are 0 carbs.
Pepperoni chips:
Place sliced pepperoni in a single layer between a few layers of paper towels. There will be a lot of grease! Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 60 seconds, checking after 45 seconds to make sure they are cooking evenly. Let them drain on the paper towels then store in the fridge in a plastic baggie. They will become stiff like a cracker and can be used to dip!
I cook all of my pepperoni for at least 30 seconds now because I can't stand all of the grease it leaves behind on pizza, in sandwiches, etc.
