Warm Spinach Mascarpone Dip

Ingredients

• 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and excess water removed (squeeze between your hands or use colander and press water out)
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt (1/4 teaspoon table salt)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated if you have)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and coat the bottom of the pan.
3. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes over medium heat
4. Add spinach and saute until it’s warm, but still bright green; approximately 30 seconds.
5. Season and toss with spices. Turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone cheese and the grated Parmesan.
6. Pour into 2 (1 cup ea) bowls or ramekins (oven-safe) and bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbling around the edges.
7. Serve warm with french or pita bread, celery sticks, carrots, sliced peppers, broccoli or snap peas

Yields 2 cups