🥬 Best Spinach Dip Ever

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This is the ultimate spinach dip — rich, creamy, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely irresistible. It’s the kind of dip that disappears within minutes at parties, holidays, and game nights. Serve it warm or cold with chips, bread, or veggies!


🧀 Ingredients

For the Dip

  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained & finely chopped (optional but adds crunch)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Spinach

Drain the spinach very well — squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel or paper towels.


2. Mix the Dip

In a medium bowl, combine:

  • Sour cream
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Spinach
  • Green onions
  • Garlic
  • Water chestnuts (if using)
  • Seasonings

Stir until everything is evenly mixed.


3. Chill (Important!)

Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
This lets the flavors blend and improves the texture.


4. Serve

Enjoy with:

  • Tortilla chips
  • Sliced baguette
  • Crackers
  • Carrot or celery sticks
  • Bell pepper strips
  • Pretzels

Optional: Serve Warm

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Warm spinach dip = extra creamy and amazing.


✨ Tips & Variations

🌿 Greek twist: Add crumbled feta and chopped kalamata olives.
🧄 Extra savory: Stir in a packet of ranch seasoning instead of spices.
🧀 Cheesy version: Add extra mozzarella or cream cheese.
🌶️ Spicy kick: Add diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
🫛 Healthier option: Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

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🥬 Best Spinach Dip Ever


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
• 16 oz (2 containers) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 packet ranch seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp each dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley; ½ tsp salt)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for extra zing)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (for heat)


Instructions

  1. Squeeze ALL excess water from the thawed spinach using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels—it’s key to avoid a watery dip!
  2. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan, mozzarella, ranch seasoning, garlic (if using), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Fold in the dry spinach until fully mixed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let flavors meld.
  5. Serve cold with:
    • Tortilla chips
    • Pita bread or crackers
    • Veggie sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers)

Baked option: Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden!

💡 Make ahead: This dip tastes even better the next day—store covered in the fridge up to 5 days.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 0 mins , Total Time : 2 hrs 15 mins (includes chilling) , Servings : 12 (¼-cup servings) , Calories : 180 per serving , Net Carbs: 3g , Fats: 16g , Protein: 6g

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