Description
This creamy spinach dip is a party favorite that balances earthy spinach with garlic, cheese, and a luscious cream base. It can be served hot and bubbly from the oven or chilled for a refreshing twist. Perfect with bread, chips, or veggies, it’s the kind of recipe that disappears fast at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (optional, for richness)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced and sautéed
- ¼ cup chopped onion or scallions (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg or cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (if serving hot).
- Thaw and squeeze spinach until very dry.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic (and onion if using) in butter until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, cheeses, spinach, and garlic mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and optional spices. Taste and adjust.
- For hot dip: spread into a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- For cold dip: cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with herbs and serve with bread, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
- For a restaurant-style twist, stir in chopped artichoke hearts.
- To keep warm at parties, serve in a small slow cooker.
- Kids tend to enjoy it more with mild cheddar added.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 38mg