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Spinach Dip Pull-Aparts

Getting guys to eat spinach or any other vegetable can be a struggle. But even manly-man guys go for these tasty bites!

—KELLY WILLIAMS FORKED RIVER, NJ



PREP: 35 MIN. BAKE: 45 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 15 SERVINGS


package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon pepper

package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup mayonnaise

tubes (one 6 ounces, one 12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Marinara sauce, warmed, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, garlic and pepper until blended. Stir in spinach, cheeses and mayonnaise.

2. Separate biscuit dough. Using a serrated knife, cut each biscuit horizontally in half. Wrap each half around 1 tablespoon spinach mixture, pinching to seal and forming a ball.

3. Layer in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm with marinara sauce.