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Baked Chorizo Spinach Dip

A recipe for Baked Chorizo Spinach Dip! This thick and creamy dip is packed with chorizo, tomatoes, spinach, cheese, and spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 -6 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
  • 1 small onion peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) fresh Mexican chorizo removed from casing
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 15 ounce (425 gram) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 ounces (57 grams) fresh baby spinach a couple large handfuls
  • 1 tomato chopped, for garnish, optional
  • fresh cilantro for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  2. In a medium bowl, fold together the cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  5. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Crumble in the fresh chorizo and cook, stirring often and breaking up with a spoon into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, followed by the diced tomatoes and spinach.
  8. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  9. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly, until no longer bubbling.
  10. Add 3/4 of the cheese mixture to the chorizo, stirring until melted and evenly blended. Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
  11. Transfer the chorizo mixture to one larger or multiple individual oven-safe baking dishes. Top evenly with dollops of the remaining 1/4 cheese.
  12. Place the baking dishes on a rimmed baking sheet (just in case any cheese bubbles over) and transfer to the preheated oven.
  13. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden, 25-30 minutes.
  14. Serve the dip warm with toasted bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.