This creamy spinach dip is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any gathering or just as a delicious snack. Made with simple ingredients like sour cream, cream cheese, and spinach, it’s rich, flavorful, and super easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 250g spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Helpful Tips:
- Fresh vs. Frozen Spinach: You can use fresh or frozen spinach for this recipe. If using frozen spinach, make sure to thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
- Additional Flavors: Add a pinch of nutmeg or some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions:
- Dippers: Serve with an assortment of crackers, toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or vegetable sticks like carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
- Party Favorite: This dip is perfect for parties, game nights, or family gatherings.
- Bread Bowl: For a fun presentation, serve the dip in a hollowed-out bread bowl.
FAQs:
- Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, bake it in the oven until hot and bubbly. - Can I freeze spinach dip?
It’s best to enjoy this dip fresh, but you can freeze leftovers. Reheat in the oven for the best texture. - What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or additional sour cream for a lighter version.
Servings and Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: Approximately 200 kcal per serving
- Servings: 6 servings
Enjoy your creamy and delicious spinach dip!
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Spinach Dip
This creamy spinach dip is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any gathering or just as a delicious snack. Made with simple ingredients like sour cream, cream cheese, and spinach, it’s rich, flavorful, and super easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- – 250g spinach chopped
- – 1 cup sour cream
- – 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- – 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- – 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- – 1/4 tsp salt
- – 1/4 tsp black pepper
- – 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- **Mix Ingredients:** In a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- **Add Spinach:** Stir in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed.
- **Transfer to Baking Dish:** Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- **Serve:** Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.