Planet Hollywood Restaurant Menu Spinach Dip Recipe

Planet Hollywood Restaurant Menu Spinach Dip Recipe

* SPINACH DIP SAUCE
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* 2 T. butter
* 2 T. minced shallots
* 1 T. minced garlic
* 3 T. all-purpose flour
* 2 C. heavy cream
* 1 tsp. ground white pepper
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1/4 C. finely juliennned fresh basil
* 1/4 C. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
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* SPINACH DIP:
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* 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
* 3/4 C. diced yellow onion
* 2 T. butter
* 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
* 1 tsp. lemon juice
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
* 2 (10 oz.) packages frozen, chopped spinach, thawed
* 3/4 C. (6 oz.) sour cream
* 1/2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/4 C. shredded Parmesan cheese
* Tortilla chips, for serving

PREPARATION:
To prepare spinach dip sauce: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in flour. Cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in cream, pepper, salt, basil and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and then reduce the temperature to low and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking. Place the sauce in the refrigerator to cool until ready to assemble dip.

To prepare dip: Sauté the mushrooms and onion in butter with the Italian seasoning, lemon juice, salt and black pepper until the mushrooms are tender. Drain and let cool. Squeeze water from thawed spinach, making sure the spinach is completely dry. Mix the spinach with the cooled dip sauce, sour cream and cheeses.

Blend the spinach mixture with the mushroom-onion mixture. For best results, chill overnight so that the flavors can develop.

Before serving, warm dip in a microwave oven or in a saucepan on the stovetop, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Serve with crisp tortilla chips