Cream Cheese Spinach Dip Recipe (2024)

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This delicious Cream Cheese Spinach Dip recipe is a wonderful way to use fresh spinach. Even if you don’t have any in your garden right now, you should be able to quickly find the ingredients for this recipe to make a perfect afternoon snack.

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Cream Cheese Spinach Dip Recipe

Thanks to Erin for this guest post!

Cream Cheese Spinach Dip is a simple, delicious warm dip recipe that is made from fresh spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and some other spices. It’s a great appetizer to serve at parties or just to make for an afternoon snack.

One year, when my family had a BBQ to celebrate Memorial Day, I wanted to bring a dish I had never made before, so I made spinach dip with cream cheese.

The great thing about this dip is that it contains spinach! Spinach is an excellent green leafy veggie so we can pretend that this dip recipe is healthy, right?

If you have plenty of spinach in your garden, this is a perfect way to use it in a non-typical way. Even if you don’t have any in your garden, you can use spinach from the grocery store to make this tasty appetizer.

Are you ready to make this recipe yet?

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Cream Cheese Spinach Dip Ingredients

  • Baby spinach leaves. If you have these in your garden right now, that makes this recipe super easy! I have not tried frozen spinach leaves with this recipe. It might make it very runny.
  • Butter.
  • Cream Cheese. You could also try using homemade Yogurt Cheese if you have it.
  • Garlic. Fresh is best but you could substitute powdered garlic as well if that’s all you have on hand right now.
  • Mozzarella. If you don’t have mozzarella, you might be able to substitute it with another melting, stretchy cheese.
  • Salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings. You really can customize this dish to your tastes or keep it simple with just a bit of salt and pepper. It’s good either way! You can give it an extra kick by adding red pepper flakes or stick with more basic seasonings like onion powder that will help give it more depth of flavor.

Try adding some cooked, chopped bacon, too!!!

Cindy, Little House Living reader
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More Easy Dip Recipes

  • Try Cream Cheese Taco Dip
  • Or 7 Layer Taco Dip is always a good one too!
  • Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Dip Recipe for a nice dessert-style dip recipe.
  • Homemade Queso Dip is always another favorite of course!
  • Homemade Dill Dip Recipe is a great recipe to use with your summer vegetables.
  • Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe is a favorite at parties and get-togethers!
  • Simple 5 Ingredient Recipe for White Cheese Dip this one is similar to the queso dip above but SO easy!
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Step by Step Instructions for Making Cream Cheese Spinach Dip

  • Sauté spinach and garlic in butter until the spinach leaves wilt.
  • Transfer to a colander.
  • Press firmly until all the water runs out. (this might take about 10 minutes, but it’s worth it! — unless you want your dish to be soggy).
  • Spoon into a 10 oz baking dish or into another bowl first before transferring to a baking dish if you find that easier.
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  • Mix in the cream cheese and stir until well combined.
  • Season your mixture well.
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  • Sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
  • Bake at 375 for 30 minutes in the oven.
  • Served with crackers, corn chips, pita chips, or toast.
  • Enjoy!
  • Store any leftover spinach dip in the fridge.

This was so tasty! I was looking for an easy recipe when I craved spinach dip today. Added onion powder, paprika and some cayenne. Thanks!

Ashley, Little House Living reader
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What to Serve with Cream Cheese Spinach Dip

If you want to make your own homemade crackers to go with this dip recipe. You might want to check out this Homemade Wheat Crackers recipe. Or, for something gluten-free, try these Homemade Rice Crackers. There is also a big list of Homemade Cracker Recipes here. If you just want a super easy cracker recipe, go for these Homemade Saltine Crackers.

You can also serve this recipe with tortilla chips.

If you want to serve this dip with something healthy instead of crackers or chips, you could use carrots that are cut into sticks (or baby carrots) or celery sticks for dipping.

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Excellent recipe, not only because it’s delicious, but it is a small and doesn’t serve a crowd. Since no fresh spinach was to be found in the house, I used chopped artichoke hearts. A little cayenne, and I was good to go. Thanks for the recipe.

Wingsandbeaks, Little House Living reader

Gluten Free Cream Cheese Spinach Dip

This recipe is gluten-free as written! No need to change any ingredients here. Just make sure whatever type of cracker that you serve it with is gluten-free. Most of the recipes listed above can be made gluten-free or you could use something like these Crunchmaster Grain Free Crackers which are our favorites!

Diary-Free Cream Cheese Spinach Dip

Since this recipe is mostly made of dairy, I have not tried to make a dairy-free version. You might have some success using dairy-free cream cheese and mozzarella with a buttery spread substitute.

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Cream Cheese Spinach Dip Recipe

How to make a deliciously easy cream cheese spinach dip recipe!

CourseAppetizer

CuisineAmerican

KeywordSpinach dip recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 67 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6ozbaby spinach leaves
  • 1tablespoonbutter
  • 3ozcream cheeseslightly softened
  • 1clovegarlicminced
  • 1/2cupgrated mozzarella
  • salt & pepper & your favorite seasonings

Instructions

  1. Sauté spinach and garlic in butter until the spinach leaves wilt

  2. Transfer to a colander

  3. Press firmly until all the water runs out

  4. Spoon into a 10 oz baking dish

  5. Mix in the cream cheese

  6. Season well with salt and pepper or your choice of seasonings

  7. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top

  8. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes

  9. Served with crackers, corn chips, pita chips, or toast

Nutrition Facts

Cream Cheese Spinach Dip Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 196mg9%

Potassium 207mg6%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 2787IU56%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 126mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Questions About Making Cream Cheese Spinach Dip

Why is my spinach dip runny?

If you used frozen spinach or if you did not drain your spinach properly after cooking, it could make the rest of the dip runny.

Is spinach dip good for you?

Spinach is good for you in a cooked or fresh form. While this dip is only made with whole food ingredients, it would be considered clean, but like all treats, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

Did you make this Creamy Spinach Dip? What is your favorite warm dip to make?

This Cream Cheese Spinach Dip recipe was originally posted on Little House Living in June 2013. It has been updated as of December 2023.

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FAQs

Why do you put frozen spinach in spinach dip? ›

Frozen spinach is also space efficient (have you ever tried to cram two pounds of the fresh stuff into your fridge?) and it lasts for months. Whether you're whipping up a dip for last-minute guests or you want something nutritious (that is, green) to add to your omelette, frozen spinach is there for you.

Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen in spinach dip? ›

I've been making spinach dip for years, but using fresh baby spinach in place of frozen, chopped spinach makes all the difference! If you've got a few extra moments, I highly recommend using fresh.

Who has the best spinach dip? ›

The List: Best Spinach Dips to Buy, According to Experts
  • Trader Joe's Sour Cream Spinach Dip. The Trader Joe's brand spinach dip is one of the cheapest, at $3.49 for 11 ounces. ...
  • La Terra Fina Spinach, Artichoke & Parmesan Dip/Spread. ...
  • TGI Fridays Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip. ...
  • Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip.
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What do you serve with spinach dip? ›

The best side dishes to serve with spinach dip are nachos, tostadas, chicken wings, crispy green beans, chicken nuggets, gluten-free bread, crab cakes, pita chips, veggie sticks, grilled shrimp, sourdough bread bowl, stuffed mushrooms, cheese and crackers, soft pretzels, and flatbread.

Why is my spinach dip runny? ›

Freezing: I don't recommend freezing it, however, because the yogurt and mayo can break down a bit when thawed and cause the dip to be runny.

What are the ingredients in Chuck and Dave's spinach dip? ›

Cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, carob bean and/or guar gums)), spinach, artichokes, corn and/or vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture and enzymes), fresh garlic, salt, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives ...

Which is better frozen spinach or fresh spinach? ›

Even better, one cup of frozen spinach has more than four times the amount of nutrients, including iron, vitamin C and calcium, compared to a cup of fresh spinach.

Does spinach have to be cooked for spinach dip? ›

Not with frozen spinach. I would cook fresh spinach just long enough to wilt it, but frozen is the right texture once defrosted so no need to cook it.

Should frozen spinach be thawed before cooking? ›

It is possible to cook with spinach directly from frozen, rather than defrosting it first, but this only works for certain dishes. Bruning says you can use frozen spinach in applications, like adding it into soup, but she notes that this may lead to uneven cooking.

How long does spinach dip last in the refrigerator? ›

How long is spinach dip good for in the fridge? You can refrigerate spinach dip in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

How many cups fresh spinach equals frozen? ›

Let's get into it. Frozen spinach is mechanically chopped, boiled or blanched, and then flash frozen. A single ten ounce package of frozen spinach usually equals one cup of greens once it's thawed and drained. To get that same cup with fresh spinach, you'd have to cook down about a full pound.

Does creamed spinach contain cheese? ›

Creamed Spinach Ingredients

Onion: Minced white onion lends flavor and texture. Garlic: Take the flavor up a notch with minced garlic. Cream: This rich creamed spinach recipe calls for 1 ¼ cups of heavy cream. Cheese: You'll need sliced provolone cheese and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Does spinach dip contain dairy? ›

Classic spinach artichoke dip is pretty dairy-heavy. There is plenty of cheese and cream cheese, and sometimes even mayonnaise and sour cream are added. To make this recipe dairy-free, we will replace the cream cheese with vegan cream cheese.

What are the ingredients in Tostitos creamy spinach dip? ›

Water, Spinach, Sunflower Oil and/or Canola Oil, Red Bell Peppers, Water Chestnuts, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Less than 2% of the Following: Onions, Modified Tapioca and Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Datem, Torula Yeast Extract, Monosodium Glutamate, and ...

Does spinach dip have a lot of calories? ›

Spinach dip (2 tablespoon) contains 2.1g total carbs, 1.6g net carbs, 6.5g fat, 0.7g protein, and 68 calories.

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