Hot Cheesy Spinach Rice Spread
Mary Leverette, Columbia, SC
2015 Wild Rice Recipe Contest Finalist

- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 pkg (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, remove excess moisture
1½ cups cooked wild rice
canola cooking spray
½ cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
½ cup hearty crackers or pita chips
In medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, garlic, and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Stir in spinach and wild rice. Lightly spray shallow microwave safe dish and spread rice mixture evenly; top with cheese. Microwave on medium-high for 4 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Serve hot with hearty crackers or pita chips.
6-8 servingsRecipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council