Kicked-Up Spinach Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   In a large skillet, fry bacon, then set aside to drain on a paper towel, leaving grease in skillet.
3. 3
   On medium heat, add onions and peppers with a pinch of salt and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add mushrooms and saute 5 more minutes.
5. 5
   Add garlic and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
6. 6
   Set aside.
7. 7
   In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream with a hand mixer (or even just a spoon just make sure it is combined).
8. 8
   Fold in spinach, pepper, and mushroom mixture.
9. 9
   Fold in blue cheese or cheese of choice.
10. 10
    Fold in crumbled bacon.
11. 11
    Pour dip into an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 minutes, until top is golden brown and dip is warm.
12. 12
    Serve with pita chips, crackers, bread and veggies.