Spinach Dip
This hot spinach dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection. An easy make-ahead party snack that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 ouncescream cheese (softened)
- 1 cupsour cream
- 10 ouncesfresh spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoonminced garlic
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonpepper
- ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese (divided use)
- 1 tablespoonchopped parsley
- bread, crackers and vegetables for serving
- cooking spray
Directions
- 1
Steam or saute the spinach until wilted. Let cool, then wring out all the excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.
- 3
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.
- 4
Spread the spinach mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- 5
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.
- 6
Sprinkle with chopped parsley then serve with bread, crackers and vegetables.