Description
This creamy and flavorful Spinach Dip is a perfect appetizer or party snack. Made with fresh chopped spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then baked to golden perfection. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for a delicious treat everyone will enjoy.
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 to a bubbly and golden finish.
- Mix Base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sour cream, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach until it is evenly incorporated into the creamy mixture, ensuring consistent flavor and texture throughout.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the spinach mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and turns a golden brown, signaling it is ready.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving to ensure safe eating temperature and optimal flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the mixture before baking.
- Use fresh spinach for best taste, but frozen spinach can be substituted if thawed and drained well.
- The dip can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; just bake before serving.
- Pairs well with toasted bread, crackers, or raw vegetable sticks such as carrots and celery.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and garlic powder.
