10 Minute Microwave Spinach Dip

frozen chopped spinach or 1 lb fresh spinach cooked (see recipe notes)

fresh or bottled lemon juice

can of sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional, but highly recommended)

cream cheese

milk, half and half or cream (not skim)

(or ½ lb.) grated mozzarella

garlic salt

few drops of Tabasco