Creamy Spinach Dip
This creamy spinach dip is a warm, comforting appetizer made with tender spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella. Baked until bubbly and lightly golden on top, it has a rich, savory flavor and a perfectly smooth, cheesy texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- crostini, crackers, and vegetables, for serving
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Steam or sauté the spinach until wilted. Let cool slightly, then squeeze out all excess moisture. Coarsely chop.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and ¾ cup mozzarella. Mix until well blended.
- Transfer mixture to prepared dish and top with remaining ¾ cup mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Switch oven to broil and cook 2–3 minutes, just until the top begins to brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with crostini, crackers, or vegetables.