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Easy Cheesy Asparagus Spinach Dip

This easy cheesy asparagus spinach dip is ready to rock your next party or potluck! 

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus [approx 38 spears]
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5-6 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese coarsely grated + packed
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
  • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 oz grated or sliced mozzarella cheese
  • parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Trim and rinse your asparagus stalks, then blanch or steam until tender.
  3. In a food processor, combine asparagus, garlic, cream cheese, and parm cheese along with your garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt and paprika. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  4. In a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, sauté an entire package of spinach with a little bit of olive oil, then add your asparagus dip.
  5. Fold together and top with fresh mozzarella [or try gouda!] and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with your favorites [parsley, part, red pepper flakes, etc...] and grab your favorite dippers!
  7. Dive in!

Notes

  • Recipe yields 3 cups of dreamy dip.
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 236mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2109IU (42%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 236mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2109IU 42%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.