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RECIPES

Baked Spinach-Parmesan Dip

10-ounce (285 g) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 cup (250 ml) mayonnaise

3-ounce (85 g) package cream cheese, room temperature 12 cup (125 ml) onion, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup (250 ml) grated Parmesan cheese

18 teaspoon (.6 ml) pepper

12 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika

2 baguettes, thinly sliced

Squeeze spinach to remove liquid. In a medium bowl combine spinach, mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, garlic, parmesan, and pepper. With hand mixer, beat ingredients until well blended, about one minute. Spoon the mixture into a three or four cup baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable spray. Sprinkle evenly with paprika. Bake at 350°F (180ºC) until hot in center and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot to spread on baguette slices.

Zesty Mashed Potatoes

8 large baking potatoes (peeled, cubed, cooked, and drained)

12 cup (125 ml) sour cream

8-ounce (225 g) package cream cheese, room temperature 12 cup (125 ml) butter, room temperature

12 cup (125 ml) milk

12 to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 ml) minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste

Place hot potatoes into a large bowl. Beat potatoes until they are smooth. Add sour cream, cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue beating until thoroughly mixed. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch (33x23x5 cm) baking dish. Baked uncovered for 30 minutes at 400ºF (205ºC). Makes 8 servings.

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Hamilton Beach 840148500 owner manual Recipes, Baked Spinach-Parmesan Dip, Zesty Mashed Potatoes

840148500 specifications

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