Hot Spinach Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   In small saucepan over medium heat, bring half and half to a simmer.
3. 3
   In another saucepan, melt butter and add flour to make a paste; cook 1 minute.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture to half and half.
5. 5
   Whisk constantly until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove and add Tabasco, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Cool to room temperature.
8. 8
   (At this point, the sauce can be refrigerated for 2 days.) Stir in spinach.
9. 9
   Can add more Tabasco, salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Spread in 9-inch pie pan or individual casserole dishes.
11. 11
    Top with cheeses.
12. 12
    Bake about 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve with chips with sour cream and salsa on the side.