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Published: May 13, 2019 Last Modified: July 4, 2019 By Sara 180 Comments

Hot Spinach Dip

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This hot spinach dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection. An easy make-ahead party snack that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

I’m a huge fan of hot cheesy dips, especially when I’m throwing a party. I always have a selection of dips including pizza dip, jalapeno popper dip, and this fabulous spinach dip.

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A piece of bread scooping into a pan of spinach dip.

Spinach dip is such a classic recipe, and there are so many different ways to serve it! I’ve seen hot spinach dip, cold dip,dip in a bread bowl, no matter what it’s always a hit at a party. This cheesy version is my favorite out of the bunch, it takes just minutes to put together and will be the first thing eaten at your next gathering.

How to make spinach dip

This dip is a mix of cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and seasonings. All of the ingredients get stirred together and spread into a baking dish or skillet. The finishing touch is another layer of cheese. Bake your dip until it’s hot and melted, then add a sprinkling of parsley and serve.

Cooked spinach garlic, shredded cheese, cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl.

Tips for spinach dip

  • The most important part of making this recipe is to be sure all of the water is removed from your spinach. You can squeeze the spinach between your fingers to remove the liquid, press it in a potato ricer, or wrap the spinach in a few layers of paper towels to wring out all the liquid.
  • I prefer to use freshly cooked spinach for this dip. You can use frozen spinach in a pinch, but I find that frozen spinach has a stringier texture.
  • I use a blend of parmesan and mozzarella cheeses to flavor the dip. If you don’t have mozzarella cheese, other great options are Monterey Jack or fontina cheese.

A blend of cheeses, cooked spinach and sour cream all mixed together.

Can you make spinach dip in advance?

You can assemble this dip up to 8 hours before you plan to bake it. Simply store it loosely covered in the fridge until you’re ready to heat it up. You may need to add a few more minutes to the baking time to compensate for starting with a cold dip.

A skillet of unbaked spinach dip topped with shredded cheese.

How to make healthy spinach dip

This recipe is full of cheese, which makes it delicious, but it’s not necessarily the healthiest option. If you’re looking to save a few calories, you can use low fat cream cheese, low fat sour cream, and reduce the amount of shredded cheese in the recipe by 1/3.

A skillet of hot spinach dip garnished with parsley and served with crackers, bread and vegetables.

Spinach Dip variations

This is a classic recipe, but you can add other ingredients into the mix to customize the flavors.

  • Artichokes: Add 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts.
  • Bacon: Add 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon.
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes: Add 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun dried tomatoes.
  • Mushrooms: Add 1/2 cup chopped cooked mushrooms.

Everyone loves a good cheesy appetizer option, and this dip is no exception. Whip up a batch and watch the rave reviews roll in!

More party dips

  • Dill Pickle Dip
  • Bacon Ranch Dip
  • Crab Dip
  • Smoked Salmon Dip
  • Shrimp Scampi Dip

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Spinach Dip

This hot spinach dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection. An easy make-ahead party snack that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 194kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided use
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • bread, crackers and vegetables for serving
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Steam or saute the spinach until wilted. Let cool, then wring out all the excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.
  • Place the cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Spread the spinach mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese starts to brown. 
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley then serve with bread, crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Kelly says

      August 30, 2021 at 6:00 am

      I see the nutritional info per serving, but could you tell me how many servings total, please?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 31, 2021 at 8:57 am

        10 servings!

        Reply
    2. Lori says

      July 16, 2021 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      Can I use frozen spinach ??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 16, 2021 at 9:13 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    3. Sakshi says

      June 27, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe – I didn’t have parmesan so used cheddar instead. Love how good it tastes with just a few ingredients – my roommate and I couldn’t get enough!

      Reply
    4. Gwen says

      May 29, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      Sauteed the spinach in some herbal butter first. Omg the munchies

      Reply
    5. Steven says

      April 26, 2021 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      What cheese can I use instead of parmesan.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 27, 2021 at 9:25 pm

        Any other aged cheese such as white cheddar, pecorino romano or asiago.

        Reply
    6. Katie says

      April 8, 2021 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Tastes like something from a restaurant. I only had about half the sour cream needed so I substituted the rest with fat free plain yogurt (it’s all I had!) and it is still great. Also my mozzarella had gone bad so I used Monterey Jack. All around very yummy. Wish I had artichokes to put in it!

      Reply
    7. Loz says

      March 5, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      How many cups is 10oz of spinach

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 5, 2021 at 7:37 pm

        It’s 7 cups

        Reply
        • Mary says

          March 7, 2021 at 12:32 pm

          10 oz is 1 cup and 2 oz always remember 8 oz equals one cup

          Reply
          • Rebecca Mcclain says

            August 9, 2021 at 4:26 pm

            Fluid ounces is not the same as weight in ounces

            Reply
    8. Lia says

      February 13, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Me and my daughter made it we absolutely LOVED it but we could of done it without the parm cheese. It made it have a weird after taste but other than that it was delicious

      Reply
      • Joni says

        July 16, 2021 at 4:39 pm

        I just made this recipe, in fact it’s in the oven and I hate Parmesan cheese so I eliminated it. I made individual casserole dishes and I added hot sauce to one of them.
        Fingers crossed it taste good. I might add Romano cheese the next time.

        Reply
    9. Hanna says

      February 6, 2021 at 7:18 pm

      It says you can make it up to 8 hours in advance. Is it ok to make it about a day in advance?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 6, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
        • Alissa says

          February 7, 2021 at 9:32 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks! Made it tonight exactly as directed and WOW!! This is easily the best spinach dip I’ve ever tasted. Who needs restaurant spinach dip when you have this stuff?!

          Reply
      • Ms. Davis says

        March 17, 2021 at 11:50 am

        Yes I think that’s fine. I’ve also made my spinach dip 3 days in advance I just put it in the refrigerator and placed it in the oven when I was ready to eat. I think as long as you keep it in the refrigerator it will be fine… I hope this helped 😇

        Reply
    10. Alissa says

      February 6, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Any idea how many times to multiply this recipe by in order to bake in a 9×13 dish? Going for Super Bowl portions here 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 6, 2021 at 7:26 pm

        I’d triple it!

        Reply
    11. Shirley Harrison says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent and so easy to make!!!

      Reply
    12. Sheri says

      December 25, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      Sauteed onion, jalapeno, and garlic in olive oil. Added 1 cup pepperjack cheese and 1/2 cup colby jack. 1 teaspoon sriracha.

      Reply
      • Anne Marie says

        March 10, 2021 at 11:43 pm

        5 stars
        That sounds fantastic! Great idea to have that bit of spice for the guys too 👌 I’m making the original tonight, but that one sounds like a winner!

        Reply
    13. Kathy says

      December 11, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Could this be used as filling in crescent ring?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 11, 2020 at 9:01 pm

        I think it could work if the filling is totally encased in dough.

        Reply
    14. Sarah C says

      December 7, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      Is it any good cold (after it’s cooked), or should I go for another recipe?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 7, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        If you’re planning to serve it cold I’d leave the top layer of cheese off or mix that cheese into the dip!

        Reply
    15. Bryan says

      November 22, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      OMG…..I used Colby Jack and it came out so good. My family loved it. So easy and yet yummy. Great way get some Popeyes fav food in ya. Pizza idea sounds great. Next time. Happy holidays to all. Stay safe out there.

      Reply
    16. Amber says

      November 12, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is soo so good! I made a little too much and was wondering how long it would keep in the fridge after its cooked? (If it can be saved at all)
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 12, 2020 at 6:31 pm

        You can refrigerate it for up to 3 days!

        Reply
    17. Dolored says

      November 6, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Can this be put in freezer and cooked later.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 6, 2020 at 8:56 pm

        I believe that should work!

        Reply
    18. Suzanne says

      October 31, 2020 at 12:11 am

      Hi!
      Could i bake this dip into a bread bowl?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 31, 2020 at 9:57 pm

        Yes that will work!

        Reply
    19. Jess says

      October 12, 2020 at 12:09 am

      Hi, can I use this for pizza?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 12, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        I think that would be fine!

        Reply
      • Dana says

        October 31, 2020 at 4:42 pm

        5 stars
        Ooh, spinach pizza! That sounds like a good idea…even on flatbread 🙂

        Reply
      • Deanna says

        September 27, 2021 at 3:44 pm

        Can you dip chips into it?

        Reply
        • Sara says

          September 27, 2021 at 4:15 pm

          Yes you can!

          Reply
    20. Cha Morales says

      October 11, 2020 at 3:39 am

      5 stars
      My go to recipe, this is soo good

      Reply
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