Tijuana Spinach Dip
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with Tijuana Spinach Dip, a zesty and creamy crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, game days, or indulgent snacking. This bold and flavorful dip combines the goodness of fresh, sautéed spinach with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Infused with diced green chiles, finely chopped jalapeño, and a medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this baked dip is irresistibly rich with a subtle kick of heat. Finished to golden, bubbly perfection in the oven, it’s best served warm with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes and loaded with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, this dip is guaranteed to be the star of your spread!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Gently fold in the cooked spinach mixture until well combined.
Step 8
Transfer the dip mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly on the edges.
Step 10
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1058.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3198.3 |
| Total Fat 296.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 130.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g | |
| Cholesterol 681.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4364.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 73.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.1g | |
| Protein 80.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2255.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 723.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories