Pepper Jack cheese lends a kick to this classic dip.

shredded pepper Jack cheese

1(10-oz.)

package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

1(14-oz.)

Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Stir together first 6 ingredients and 1 cup pepper Jack cheese.

Fold in spinach and artichokes.

Spoon into a lightly greased 1-qt.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pepper Jack cheese.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until center is hot and edges are bubbly.

Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper to taste.

Serve with crackers and assorted vegetables.

Prepare recipe as directed in Step 1, folding in 1 lb.

fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked, with spinach and artichokes and spooning into a 2-qt.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until center is hot and edges are bubbly.

Makes: 10 to 12 servings.

Hands-on time: 15 min., Total time: 55 min.