Linda's Luscious Spinach Dip

Dive into creamy, cheesy perfection with Linda's Luscious Spinach Dip, a warm and irresistibly rich appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. This crowd-pleasing recipe features fresh spinach sautéed with fragrant garlic and onion, then blended with a decadent combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise for a velvety base. A generous mix of Parmesan and mozzarella gives it a gooey, golden topping after a quick bake in the oven. Ready in just 35 minutes, this baked spinach dip is as easy to prepare as it is to devour. Serve it hot with crispy crackers, crusty baguette slices, tortilla chips, or fresh veggie sticks for a dip that's sure to steal the show. This recipe is a must-have for party spreads, game days, and cozy nights in!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 cups fresh spinach
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 units garlic clove
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat it dry. Roughly chop the spinach.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted and any excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 7

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and the cooked spinach mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Transfer the spinach dip mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the spinach dip from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1175.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3857.2

Total Fat 358.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 747.4mg	0%
Sodium 5959.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 82.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2387.4mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 578.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 9.8%