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Cheesy Appetizer Spread

This easy Cheesy Appetizer Spread will take less than 20 minutes to make and is a perfect snack. Try it out today!

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Cheesy Appetizer Spread

Cooking time
PREP TIME 10 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 5 mins
Servings
SERVES 8
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
  • 2 pkg (8 oz each) plain cream cheese, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • pita chips or crackers

Instructions

  • Make yourself a hassle-free snack with this Cheesy Appetizer Spread. Best paired with homemade or store-bought pita chips, this dip is just as delicious as it looks.

    Step 1

  • Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.

    Step 2

  • Combine cream cheese, garlic and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Sir in spinach and quinoa.

    Step 3

  • Coat a shallow, microwave-safe dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly into dish. Top with Cheddar cheese.

    Step 4

  • Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Serve hot with chips or crackers.

Easy, Fast & Cheesy

No time to bake your favorite artichoke dip? Then this is the recipe for you! It’s easy, it’s fast and — more importantly — it’s super cheesy! It’s also filled with our favorite superfood — quinoa.

The ultimate no-stress appetizer, this dip is made with our Success® Tri-Color Quinoa. Ready in just 10 minutes, this ingredient includes tasty nutrients, nine essential amino acids and is packed with protein. Mixed into this warm, cheesy, spinach combo, it’s no wonder this is the ultimate dip for satisfying hunger.

This dip isn’t just delicious, it’s also easy to prep. If you have some time to mince up garlic and pick up a bag of frozen spinach, then you’re halfway there. The rest of the ingredients are also a breeze. You’ll need two packages of cream cheese, some ground nutmeg and shredded, sharp Cheddar cheese. The addition of spinach gives this dish some colour and adds delicious, savory flavor to this mouthwatering dip.

With a combination of cheeses, veggies and nutty Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, this dip is almost a meal on its own. And if you like veggie recipes, you’ll love our vegan meatloaf with mushroom.

Tips, Tricks & Trades

Want to pack on the veggies? Trade out half of the spinach in this recipe for some drained artichoke hearts and enjoy an added boost of veggies in this dish.

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