Creamy Baked Spinach Dip
Creamy Baked Spinach Dip
Ingredients
For Seasoning and Spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Nature's Seasoning, or to taste
- 28 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
For the Cheese Blend
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (approximately 8x8 or 9x9 inches).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large, oven-safe skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Cover the skillet and allow the ingredients to soften for about 5 minutes, or until the cream cheese is very pliable.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Remove the lid and, using a whisk, vigorously whisk the mixture until it is completely smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and Nature's Seasoning. Whisk again to ensure all seasonings are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the thawed and squeezed dry spinach to the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the spinach into the creamy base.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese until just combined. Continue to simmer and stir for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Pour the prepared spinach dip mixture into the greased baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Top the dip evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Serve hot with tortilla chips, pita bread, or crusty bread.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Baked Spinach Dip
For Seasoning and Spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Nature's Seasoning, or to taste
- 28 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
For the Cheese Blend
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (approximately 8x8 or 9x9 inches).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large, oven-safe skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, unsalted butter, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Cover the skillet and allow the ingredients to soften for about 5 minutes, or until the cream cheese is very pliable.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Remove the lid and, using a whisk, vigorously whisk the mixture until it is completely smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and Nature's Seasoning. Whisk again to ensure all seasonings are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the thawed and squeezed dry spinach to the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the spinach into the creamy base.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Stir in 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese until just combined. Continue to simmer and stir for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Pour the prepared spinach dip mixture into the greased baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Top the dip evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Serve hot with tortilla chips, pita bread, or crusty bread.