| Course | Appetizer |
|---|---|
| Cuisines | American, Italian |
| Cooking Methods | Baking |
| Diets | Vegetarian |
| Main categories | Comfort, Everyday Food, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian |
| Main Ingredient | Dairy, Vegetables |
| Recipe Author | Jenn Tidwell |
| Special Occasions | Christmas, Other Occasion |
Baked Creamy Spinach Dip
Serves: 14
I'm a fan of classic dishes but frequently tweak them a bit to suit my family's tastes. My cheesy spinach dip is a little lighter than other versions I've seen and pairs well with bagel chips.
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- 20 ounce frozen spinach thawed chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 12 ounce evaporated milk or half and half if can't find evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 package Bagel chips or other chips if bagel chips are not available
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place spinach in a colander over a bowl; squeeze dry, reserving 1 cup spinach liquid.
- In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and reserved spinach liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, seasonings and spinach; cook and stir until blended.
- Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Remove from oven; top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with bagel chips.
Reheating/Serving Instructions
Reheat to desired temperature on the stove top or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4934IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg
Baked Creamy Spinach Dip
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