Spicy Spinach Cheese Dip

1 tablespoon canola oil
1-6 tablespoons sweet onions, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon half-and-half
1/2 tablespoon dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 pound softened cream cheese
1/2 pound hot-pepper jack cheese
6 ounces chopped spinach
1 fire-roasted tomato, drained
1/3 cup roasted pepper, sliced

Heat oil in a large saucepan and sauté onions, salt, black pepper and garlic until onions are translucent.
Add half-and-half, sherry and lemon juice.
Bring to simmer and add cheeses until melted together.
Add spinach, tomatoes, roasted peppers; cook 5 to 7 minutes until all is combined.
Serve warm, about 140°.
(This may be served with fresh crisp tortillas, broccoli crowns, celery sticks and/or carrot sticks.)

Makes about 5 cups