Spinach Dip

Creamy homemade dip with spinach, sour cream, various cheeses, and a dash of spice. Serve it in bread rolls, with crackers, and veggie sticks. An absolutely fantastic addition to any appetizer platter!

Makes 2½-3 cups

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 344kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

12 small bread rolls (or a large boule)
2 teaspoons (10g) olive oil
½ cup (50g) minced onion
2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
6 ounces (170g) cream cheese
⅓ cup (82g) sour cream
⅓ cup (75g) mayonnaise
2 10-ounce bags chopped frozen spinach, thawed (see notes)
1 cup (112g) mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup (60g) grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons (10ml) Worcestershire sauce (or 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon)
1 teaspoon (4g) Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon (1-2g) red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Slice the top portion of the bread rolls, remove the inside, and set aside. Save the insides for another recipe.
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until soft, 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
Squeeze the excess moisture from the spinach, then stir it into the cream cheese mixture. Add the onion mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, and mix well.
Season with Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Continue mixing until well combined.
Scoop a spoonful of the spinach dip, fill your prepared rolls, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake on a baking tray at 350℉ (180℃) for 12-15 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is heated through.

Notes

Squeeze the excess moisture from the spinach before adding it to the dip so it doesn't water it down. (I like adding that spinach juice to soups.)
If you prefer using fresh spinach, blanch 2½-3 pounds, squeeze out the excess moisture, and proceed with the recipe.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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