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!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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 grams (1058.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3198

Total Fat 296.90g	381%
Saturated Fat 130.50g	653%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 682mg	227%
Sodium 4365mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 73.70g	27%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 25.10g
Protein 80.70g	161%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2256mg	174%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 723mg	15%

*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: 81.2%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 9.0%