Easy Spinach Dip Recipe
This creamy spinach dip recipe is the perfect party appetizer. Made with cream cheese, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, it's ready in 40 minutes and always a crowd favorite. Serve hot or cold!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or oven-safe serving bowl.
- Thaw frozen spinach completely and squeeze it dry using a kitchen towel until no more water comes out.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture and stir well.
- Fold in the squeezed spinach, 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top of the dip.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of chips, crackers, or vegetables.