Espinaca Dip
This creamy and flavorful espinaca dip, made with fresh spinach and a blend of cheeses, is perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, bread, or vegetables for a delicious and satisfying snack.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 baking dish
- 1 oven mitts
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
- as needed Tortilla chips or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped spinach and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until wilted. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until smooth.
- Fold in the sautéed spinach mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the dip mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly on the edges. The top should be slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the dip by adding ingredients such as chopped artichokes, jalapeños, or different spices according to your taste preferences.
This dip can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just reheat in the oven before serving.
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.