Description
Creamy spinach dip brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your palate with rich, tangy goodness. Cool herbs and smooth cheese blend perfectly, inviting friends to share delightful moments around this irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Spinach Dip Ingredients:
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (25 g) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional topping)
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (280 g) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach by thoroughly draining thawed frozen spinach, ensuring no excess moisture remains. For fresh spinach, quickly sauté and finely chop to enhance flavor and texture.
- Create a smooth base by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a spacious mixing vessel until completely integrated and velvety.
- Infuse the mixture with aromatic elements by incorporating finely minced garlic, delicately chopped onion, and a blend of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Gently fold the prepared spinach into the creamy mixture, distributing it evenly throughout the dip. Season generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional complementary herbs or spices.
- Decide on serving temperature: for a cool appetizer, refrigerate until chilled. Alternatively, for a warm, bubbling presentation, transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 350F (175C) until the surface turns golden and the edges become delightfully crisp, typically 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Control moisture by thoroughly draining spinach to prevent a runny dip, using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to squeeze out excess liquid.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or creamy goat cheese for unique taste variations.
- Transform this appetizer into a low-carb option by serving with vegetable sticks instead of bread or crackers, making it keto and gluten-free friendly.
- Enhance texture and nutrition by incorporating roasted garlic or adding chopped artichoke hearts for extra depth and complexity to the classic spinach dip recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg