Spinach Dip
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Spinach Dip
Description
The Spinach Dip recipe combines cream cheese and sour cream to create a smooth base, enhanced by cooked and drained spinach to prevent excess moisture. Minced garlic adds bite and aroma, while salt and black pepper complement the flavors. Parmesan cheese brings a sharp, salty note, and mozzarella melts to form a creamy, pull-apart topping.
After mixing the ingredients, the dip is spread in a baking dish, topped with mozzarella, and baked until hot and bubbling. Finishing under the broiler browns the cheese slightly, adding a textural contrast. Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds a hint of herbal freshness.
This dip suits gathering appetizers, pairing well with a variety of dippers like bread slices, crackers, and raw vegetables. Its creamy texture and warm temperature make it appealing for party settings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10 ounces spinach fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese divided use, shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- bread for serving
- Cracker
- vegetable
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Steam or saute the spinach until wilted. Let cool, then wring out all the excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.
- Place the cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Spread the spinach mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese starts to brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley then serve with bread, crackers and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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