Creamy Spinach Dip Recipe

Whether it’s a party, small gathering, or game day, a shareable dish makes everything easier. Dips are a go-to option because they pair perfectly with chips, crackers, or veggies. Try this creamy spinach dip; it’s rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor, guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.

Spinach Benefits

• Full of vitamins A C, K, iron, and folate
• Heart health: nitrates in the spinach helps blood flow
• Strengthens bone
• Supports hair and skin

Spinach Dip Origin

It is thought that spinach dip originated in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, where spinach and yogurt-based dips are popular. In the U.S., spinach dip is often made with cream cheese or mayonnaise. It is a popular party appetizer due to its ease of sharing and is often enjoyed with chips, crackers, or bread.

Creamy Spinach Dip Ingredients

• 10 oz spinach: Remember it shrinks a lot when it cooks.
• 1 block cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping).
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, adjust to taste
• 2 tsp garlic powder, adjust to taste
• 2 tsp onion powder, adjust to taste
• 1 tsp chili pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Blanch the spinach. Place spinach in hot water until it’s fully cooked.

Transfer spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.

Finely chop the spinach

then combine it with cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and seasonings in a bowl. Mix until well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into an oven-safe dish.

Sprinkle extra mozzarella cheese on top.

Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.

Broil for a few minutes until the top is golden.

Pair with chips, crackers, or toasted bread. Enjoy!

if you enjoyed this creamy spinach dip recipe, you might also like this popular American appetizer Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes.