Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

Ingredients

　　4 scallions, chopped

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　10 ounces thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry

　　1 tablespoon anchovy paste

　　8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes

　　3/4 cup sour cream

　　2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

　　2 teaspoons chopped tarragon

　　Accompaniment: crackers or crudités

　　Cook scallions in butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and anchovy paste and cook, stirring, until heated through. Add cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted and warm, then stir in remaining ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and salt to taste.