Description
This creamy and savory spinach dip recipe combines fresh chopped spinach with sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a perfect appetizer for gatherings, offering a rich, cheesy flavor with a hint of garlic.
Ingredients
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Spinach Dip 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) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Dairy Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly mix sour cream, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach until it is evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour and spread the mixture evenly into a suitable baking dish ready for baking.
- Bake Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip becomes bubbly and develops a golden brown top layer.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the dip to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, drain excess water from the spinach before mixing.
- Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor, but frozen spinach can be substituted if well-drained.
- Adjust garlic powder and seasoning to taste if desired.
