Warm Spinach Creamy Dip (Printable Format)

Creamy blend of spinach, cheeses, and seasonings baked to golden perfection for easy sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
07 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a medium skillet, warm a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion until softened, about 2–3 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
04 - Fold in the sautéed onion and garlic, thawed spinach, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
05 - Transfer the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbling, and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Present the dip immediately with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it—that's the real magic here
  • Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spinach in a way that makes everyone forget they're eating something remotely healthy
  • You can make it ahead and pop it in the oven when guests arrive, which means less stress and more time enjoying company
02 -
  • Squeezing the spinach dry is non-negotiable—excess water will make your dip watery and separate. I learned this the hard way at a dinner party and never forgot it
  • Let your cream cheese soften completely before mixing, or you'll spend 10 minutes fighting lumps instead of creating something smooth and perfect
  • Don't skip sautéing the onion and garlic—raw onion will have a sharp bite that overpowers everything, and you want those flavors mellowed and sweet
03 -
  • Use a kitchen towel to squeeze spinach, not your hands—you can really get the moisture out without burns or frustration
  • Room-temperature cream cheese is the difference between a smooth dip and a lumpy disappointment—this single detail changes everything
  • For extra indulgence, reserve a handful of mozzarella to sprinkle on top just before baking—it creates a gorgeous golden crust

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