Hot Spinach and Oyster Dip

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Ingredients • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion • 1/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/4 cup water • 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach • 1 8-ounce jar cheese spread with jalapeno peppers • 1 8-ounce can oysters, drained • Melba toast rounds, toasted French baguette bread slices, or crackers Directions 1. In a saucepan cook onion and red sweet pepper in hot margarine or butter until tender. Stir in flour, garlic powder, and pepper. Add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in spinach and cheese. Cook and stir until well blended. 2. Rinse oysters and drain well; coarsely chop. Stir into cheese mixture; heat through. Transfer to a serving bowl or chafing dish. Serve warm with melba toast rounds, French baguette bread slices, or crackers. Makes 12 servings.
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