Espinaca Dip Fabulous Appetizer

Dive into the creamy, cheesy goodness of Espinaca Dip, the ultimate fabulous appetizer that's destined to be the star of your next gathering! This crowd-pleasing baked spinach dip combines fresh, wilted spinach with a luscious blend of softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, elevated by Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses for the perfect melty texture. A zesty kick from diced green chilies and aromatic minced garlic takes the flavor up a notch, while a golden bubbly crust seals in all the deliciousness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make dip pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips or slices of crusty bread, making it an irresistible centerpiece for game days, dinner parties, or casual snacking. Don’t let your appetizer game fall flat—this spinach masterpiece is the rich, warm dip you'll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 ounces diced green chilies (canned, drained)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 tortilla chips or crusty bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.

Step 2

Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Squeeze out excess water from the spinach and chop it finely.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the chopped spinach, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, diced green chilies, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

Transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly with a lightly golden top.

Step 7

Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and let the dip cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Espinaca Dip warm with tortilla chips or slices of crusty bread on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	863.8 grams (863.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2596

Total Fat 222.50g	285%
Saturated Fat 113.40g	567%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 563mg	188%
Sodium 5328mg	232%
Total Carbohydrate 71.10g	26%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 18.50g
Protein 97.30g	195%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2618mg	201%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1064mg	23%

*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: 74.8%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 10.6%