Description
Hot Spinach Dip is a warm and cheesy appetizer featuring creamy cream cheese, sour cream, and mozzarella blended with spinach and vegetable soup mix, baked to bubbly perfection. This savory dip is a crowd-pleaser served hot with crackers or baguette slices and can be made ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 package dry vegetable soup mix
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (not powdered)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the dip later.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Drain Spinach: Place thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or several paper towels. Squeeze firmly to remove as much excess water as possible to prevent a watery dip.
- Combine Ingredients: Break up the drained spinach and add it to the cream cheese mixture along with the dry vegetable soup mix and mozzarella cheese. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare to Bake: Spread the mixed dip into an ovenproof dish such as a pie plate or a 6×8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Optional Chill: You may cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours ahead of time. Before baking, allow the dip to come to room temperature for even cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly, with golden edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with crackers or slices of baguette for dipping.
Notes
- This dip contains no mayonnaise, relying on cream cheese for its rich and creamy texture.
- The dip can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
- Make sure to squeeze the spinach well to avoid excess moisture making the dip runny.
- Serve immediately after baking for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 382 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
