Description
This Hot Spinach Dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer combining cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses for a gooey, savory treat. It’s easy to prepare in under 10 minutes and can be made ahead of time, perfect for parties and gatherings served with crackers or baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 package dry vegetable soup mix
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (not powdered)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Drain Spinach: Place the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze firmly to remove all excess water to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Combine Ingredients: Break up the drained spinach and add it to the cream cheese mixture along with the dry vegetable soup mix and mozzarella cheese. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the mixture evenly into an oven-proof dish such as a pie plate or a 6×8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Optional Chill: You can cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Before baking, remove from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the dip is hot throughout and the edges are golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the hot spinach dip immediately with crackers or slices of baguette for dipping.
Notes
- This dip uses cream cheese instead of mayo, giving it a creamy yet cheesy depth of flavor.
- It can be made ahead and refrigerated for convenience, perfect for entertaining.
- Ensure to squeeze out all the moisture from spinach to avoid a watery dip.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 382 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
