Description
Hot, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy, this baked spinach dip made with spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, and mozzarella is a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and very well drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Squeeze excess water from the thawed spinach using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, then taste and adjust seasoning.
- Fold in the drained spinach, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes if a browner top is desired.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with your choice of dippers.
Notes
For a lighter dip, use low-fat Greek yogurt and part-skim mozzarella. You can also add roasted red peppers for a Mediterranean twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American