Spinach and Oyster/Clam Dip

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1-1 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1 (8 ounce) jar processed cheese with jalapeno peppers
• 1 (8 ounce) can oysters, chopped, drained, rinsed (or minced clams equivelant)

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, cook onion and sweet pepper in butter until tender.

2. 2

   Stir in flour, garlic powder andpepper.

3. 3

   Add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Stir in spinach and cheese. Cook and stir until well blended.

5. 5

   Stir into cheese mixture, heat through.

6. 6

   Transfer to serving bowl.

7. 7

   Serve with tortilla chips, french baguette bread slices, etc.