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Published: May 13, 2019 Last Modified: July 4, 2019 By Sara 168 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. Sharon S says

      June 14, 2022 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      Made this as dip and loved it!! So much so that I made it, didn’t bake and stuffed inside some chicken and THEN baked!!! OMG AMAZING!!

      Reply
    2. Kylie says

      May 2, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      The whole family loooved this. It’s been a struggle to find good spinach dip so I decided to just make it and this was one of the best ones we’ve had. I did accidentally add some extra cheese but it was really good. Only thing I want to know is how to make it more creamy.

      Reply
    3. joe says

      April 29, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      how do i make this recipe cold i am not a fan of hot spinach dip

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 2, 2022 at 1:09 pm

        You would want to stir the shredded cheese all into the dip instead of layering it on top. You also might need to add a little cream or milk to thin the dip out so that it’s scoopable when cold.

        Reply
    4. Betsy says

      April 14, 2022 at 8:38 pm

      4 stars
      Delicious!!! Added some chopped scallions and a 1/2 cup cheddar! So yummy!

      Reply
    5. Angela S says

      April 6, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      Can you make this the day before and refrigerate overnight?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 6, 2022 at 1:03 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    6. Jem Figueroa says

      April 3, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Super yum!! I pan seared some shrimp in Cajun seasonings added that to the mix with some more Cajun seasonings and wallah Cajun shrimp spinach dip! Superb !!!

      Reply
    7. Deborah Miller says

      March 2, 2022 at 6:14 am

      could this be made in a crock pot ?

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      • Sara says

        March 3, 2022 at 6:52 am

        I think it could but I haven’t tested it this way!

        Reply
      • Ashley says

        March 19, 2022 at 5:55 am

        5 stars
        Yes. I have made this several times in a crockpot for potlucks at work. Just mix all the ingredients together and cook it on low for about 2 hours. I usually cook mine until it starts to brown around the edges. I like a little crispy, burnt 😇

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    8. Lorie says

      February 26, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      I made this recipe tonight . I’ve been wanting to make this forever, since it is my favorite appetizer at all the pricier restaurants. It turned out wonderfully! Taste is superb! Presentation is picture perfect! It taste just like the pricey restaurants! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! ❤️😁—>Lorie

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