Description
Spinach dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a snack. It’s easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional ingredients you can add for extra flavor:
- 2 chopped green onions
- 1 diced tomato
EQUIPMENT
- Large bowl to mix the ingredients
- Chopping board and knife to chop the spinach
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven-safe dish or a medium saucepan for cooking the dip
- Spatula for stirring
- Optional: Blender or food processor to blend the ingredients more smoothly.
Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients: fresh spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Optional ingredients like chopped green onions or diced tomatoes can also be added for extra flavor.
Step 2: Rinse and chop the fresh spinach.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped spinach until well combined.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) or heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5: Transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish or medium saucepan.
Step 6: If you are using the oven, bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly. If you are using the stovetop, heat the dip over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly.
Step 7: Once the dip is cooked, it’s ready to serve! Enjoy it with crackers, bread, or veggies. You can also use it as a topping for baked potatoes or as a filling for wraps or sandwiches
Notes
- Use fresh spinach: Spinach dip is best when made with fresh spinach, as it provides the most flavor and nutrition. Frozen spinach can also be used, but make sure to thaw and squeeze out any excess water before using it.
- Adjust the seasoning: Taste the dip before cooking and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You may need to add more salt or pepper to suit your taste.
- Cook the dip thoroughly: Make sure to cook the dip until it’s hot and bubbly, as this will ensure that all the ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately: Spinach dip is best served hot and fresh, so make sure to serve it immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 164kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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