Warm Spinach Dip

• olive oil↗2 teaspoons

  plus more for baking dish

• medium onion↗1

  diced

• garlic cloves↗4

  minced

• spinach↗2 lbs

  cleaned, trimmed, and coarsely chopped

• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• reduced-fat bar cream cheese↗8 ounces
• Worcestershire sauce↗4 dashes
• hot sauce, such as Tabasco↗6 dashes
• shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup
• coarse salt and pepper
• baguette↗

  slices for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Add spinach in two additions, letting the first batch wilt before adding the next; cook until completely wilted, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander; drain, pressing to release all excess liquid.

3. 3

   In the same pot, warm milk over high heat. Whisk in cream cheese until melted, about 3 minutes. Add spinach, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and 1/2 cup mozzarella; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I use a generous amount!). Pour into a lightly oiled 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.

4. 4

   Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot with bread.