Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip

Why I Love This Recipe
Thought this would make a new twist on spinach dip.
tip: Serve this dip with toasted sourdough bread or hearty crackers strong enough for scooping.
recipe fom party favorites.
Ingredients You'll Need
2 Tbs. butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic,minced
1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups of half-and-half
2 pkgs.(90zs. Each) frozen chopped spinach thawed well drained
1 can (8ozs.) sliced water chestnuts
1 cup shreeded cheddar cheese
1 pkg. (10z.) dry vegetable soup mix
1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Directions
Preheat oven 425dgrees.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic;cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant,2-3 minutes.
Stir in flour;cook and stir an additional minute. Add half-and half and cook,stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in chopped spinach, water chestnuts, cheddar and vegetable soup mix. Spoon dip into a 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with parmesan.
Bake dip until it is bubbly and cheese is melted, 10-15minutes. Serve warm.