Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) or 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 200 g cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- If using fresh spinach, cook briefly until wilted, then chop. If using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add spinach, sautéed onion and garlic, parmesan, and mozzarella. Mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- For a warm dip, transfer to a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- For a cold dip, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with bread, chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid a watery dip.
- Add artichokes for a spinach artichoke variation.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheat gently and add a splash of milk if too thick.
- Not ideal for freezing due to texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg