Ingredients

  • 4 fresh jalapeno peppers
  • Vegetable oil
  • One 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 8 ounces smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • Crackers and/or tortilla chips

Method

  • HEAT the broiler.
  • CUT the jalapenos in half lengthwise.
  • Place them in a small roasting pan and drizzle lightly with oil.
  • BROIL the peppers about 4 inches from the heat source until soft and slightly charred, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and lower the heat to 400F.
  • When the peppers are cool, Remove the stems and seeds with the tip of a knife.
  • Finely chop the peppers.
  • COMBINE the peppers, spinach, cheeses, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a large bowl and blend well.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • SPREAD the mixture in a pie plate.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Serve with crackers and tortilla chips.