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Creamy Spinach Dip

Written by Chrisy | 11/14/17

Appetizer Recipes 30 minutes or less popular potluck savory dip video

This crowd-pleasing party dip is a creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, spinach, and various cheeses and served with bread for dipping.

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All you need to know about making spinach dip with cream cheese and sour cream.

About Creamy Spinach Dip

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Shamrock Farms. The opinions and text are all mine.
Creamy Spinach Dip! This crowd-pleasing party dip is a creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, spinach, and various cheeses and served with bread for dipping. | #ad @shamrockfarms HomemadeHooplah.com

As much as I love coming up with new and creative appetizers, there’s no denying that classic recipes are classics for a reason. They’re the type of dishes that have weathered generations of picky eaters and are still made at next year’s Christmas party.

And one of my absolute favorite classic recipes?

Creamy spinach dip.

You can’t get much more classically crowd-pleasing than that.

A crowd-pleasing baked spinach dip recipe.

Plus, the ingredients in this recipe are simple, which is what I love most about it.

All of the ingredients can be bought in advance and either refrigerated or frozen until ready to use. No need to stress about anything perishable that always seems to be past it’s prime when you’re ready to use it (story of my life lately).

And as an added bonus, this recipe also uses Shamrock Farms Sour Cream, my absolute favorite brand for making dips.

An easy party recipe with tips on what kind of bread is good with spinach dip.

I love that every Shamrock Farms product begins with pure, fresh, nutritious milk with no added growth hormones, and that all products go through rigorous purity testing. They’re cold packaged and shipped to arrive fresh, fast, and delicious, which makes a huge difference in simple recipes like this one.

The smooth and creamy texture of Shamrock Farms Sour Cream is what help make this dip the perfect party food for any event.

Be sure to collect your dip bowl at the end of the night, cause I guarantee you all of this dip will be long gone!

What kind of bread is good with spinach dip?

I personally like to use sliced french bread, but other popular types are Hawaiian (for a sweet and savory mix) and sourdough. You can also use all sorts of crackers or pretzels for this dip.

Can you freeze spinach dip?

One of the most common questions I get about party dips is whether or not you can make them in advance. Since it’s easier to prepare treats for a party the night before than scrambling to get everything done the day of the event, I can totally understand why someone would want to do this.

The good news is that the answer to this question is almost always yes, and that is the case for this dip.

In fact, you can store this dip either before or after it’s been baked, making it easy to ensure none of it ever goes to waste.

To refrigerate this dip: Add dip to a bowl with a sealable lid. Secure lid and store in the refrigerator for up to four days. When ready to serve, follow the regular recipe instructions for baking the dip.

To freeze this dip: Add dip to a bowl with a sealable lid. Secure lid and store in the freezer for one to three months. Before baking, let dip thaw in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, follow the regular recipe instructions for baking the dip.

How long can you leave out a party dip?

Whenever you serve a “help yourself” dish like a party dip, you should always keep track of how long it sits at room temperature.

For most foods, the general rule of thumb is that a perishable item should not be in the “danger zone” for more than two hours. And by “danger zone”, this is usually at or just above room temperature.

Since this dip will be served warm, that should give you another 30-60 minutes before needing to keep track of the dip. So, in total, this dip can be left out for an absolute maximum of three hours, depending on the temperature of the room. However, be sure to still check the dip every now and then and make your best judgment.

Once you pass the recommended time, you can heat it up in the oven again.

For best results, I’d recommend using a warming tray so that the creamy spinach dip stays warm and above the “danger zone” temperature.

Notes & tips for this spinach dip

  • As mentioned in the post, I highly recommend using Shamrock Farms Sour Cream. I use this brand for all my party dips!
  • Like the baking dish used in the photo? I got it at IKEA!

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          How do you make hot spinach dip?

          This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. If you’re looking for the full recipe measurements and instructions, scroll down to Recipe Details.

          I’ve seen some recipes for spinach dip that require a lot of active time, with elaborate ingredients, overcomplicated instructions, and cooking on the stovetop. And while none of that is a “bad” thing, I personally like to take a more hands-off approach when I want to serve a hot dip.

          For this recipe, you only need to do two things: thoroughly mix all ingredients together and bake them in a dish. Really, that’s it! It will probably take you longer to cut the french bread than it will to get the dip ready for serving.

          Plus, this method is ideal for a party, because if the dip ever gets too cold you can pop it back in the oven for 5 minutes to bring it back to melted cheesy goodness.

          Check out just how easy it is below!

          Step 1 – In a large bowl, add sour cream and cream cheese, then mix until smooth and creamy.

          Creamy Spinach Dip Step 1 - Add sour cream. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 1 - Add cream cheese. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 1 - Mix well. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 1 - Mix ingredients until creamy.

          Step 2 – Add spinach, Monterrey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried minced onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then use a spatula to fold and mix everything together.

          Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Add spinach. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Add Monterrey Jack cheese. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Add Parmesan cheese. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Add dried minced onion. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Add garlic. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Mix well. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 2 - Mix ingredients until combined.

          Step 3 – Transfer the dip to a wide, shallow baking dish, smoothing out the top so that it’s an even layer.

          Creamy Spinach Dip Step 3 - Use a wide, shallow baking dish. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 3 - Add dip to dish.  Creamy Spinach Dip Step 3 - Add dip to dish. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 3 - Smooth dip into an even layer.

          Step 4 – Bake!

          Step 5 – Serve dip with toasted bread for dipping.

          Creamy Spinach Dip Step 5 - Serve dip. Creamy Spinach Dip Step 5 - Serve with toasted bread.

          Step 6 – Enjoy!

          How to make the best creamy spinach dip.

          Recipe Details

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          All you need to know about making spinach dip with cream cheese and sour cream.

          Creamy Spinach Dip

          This crowd-pleasing party dip is a creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, spinach, and various cheeses and served with bread for dipping.

          Prep: 20 minutes
          Cook: 10 minutes
          Calories: 320 kcal
          Yields: 6 servings

          Ingredients

          • 1/2 cup Shamrock Farm's Premium Sour Cream
          • 8 oz cream cheese softened
          • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed, rinsed, and drained
          • 1 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
          • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
          • 1 tbsp dried minced onion
          • 1 tbsp garlic minced
          • 1 pinch salt to taste
          • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
          • 1 pinch red pepper flakes to taste
          • french bread for dipping
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          Instructions

          1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

          2. In a large bowl, blend together Shamrock Farms Sour Cream and cream cheese until thick and smooth.

          3. Add spinach, Monterey jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried chopped onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to bowl, then stir until thoroughly combined.

          4. Transfer spinach dip to a small baking dish and smooth it out to an even layer.

          5. Bake spinach dip for 10 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

          6. Serve spinach dip immediately with cut french bread for dipping.

          Nutrition

          320kcal | Fat: 27g | Saturated fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 286mg | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 15g | Vitamin A: 6440% | Vitamin C: 3.8% | Calcium: 461% | Iron: 1.4%
          I do my best to provide nutrition information, but please keep in mind that I'm not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates of the correct values.

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          Comments

          1. Marie
            11/16/17
            Reply

            I love a great dip recipe. This looks so perfect for nibbles for guests before the party gets started 🙂

            • lisa
              11/11/18
              Reply

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          2. Kimberly Smith
            02/04/18
            Reply

            Trying this dip for the big game

          3. Hailey
            02/04/18
            Reply

            It came out great. I used fage greek yogurt instead of sour cream and it tastes amazing. Also, I sauteed the garlic in some butter and olive oil on an iron skillet and took the rest of the mix and combined it in the pan and then cooked it. Would recommend!

          4. Amanda
            03/08/18
            Reply

            Is this recipe also good cold, after its been melted together and refrigerated?

            • Ashleigh
              10/18/18
              Reply

              I think it would be after its baked and refrigerated

          5. Teyha Hudson
            11/19/18
            Reply

            Best dip I ever had and made

          6. Elwood
            11/22/18
            Reply

            Your extremely verbose, not to mention pandering.

            • Tamra Fletcher
              12/15/18
              Reply

              When one does not like the fare at one diner, the glory of it all is there is another and another, more to your liking.

          7. Laurie
            12/24/18
            Reply

            Thank you! We’re trying it for Christmas day!

          8. Victoria Antuna
            12/31/18
            Reply

            Super Great dip!!!!! Added extra Monterrey Jack on top and after it was ready I left it in the oven even after I turned it off and it made it super nice and fluffy

          9. Michele
            01/12/19
            Reply

            This is a keeper! I made this serval times and am always asked for the recipe. I had fresh spinach in the fridge so I sautéed in a bit of olive oil and threw in the garlic. WOW it was delicious! Thank you for the awesome recipe.

          10. Alexis
            01/21/19
            Reply

            This was so absurdly good that I’m making it again for a work party (but not without saving at least a third of it to eat at home). When my roommate and I made it, we forgot to buy dried minced onion, and I definitely didn’t drain the spinach enough, so we minced 1/4 of a fresh onion and baked the dip for like 20 minutes instead of 10 and it came out amazing.

          11. sumera
            01/26/19
            Reply

            I did not try the recipe but i’ll try this recipe.it looks amazing.

          12. Dee
            01/27/19
            Reply

            Addictive! And I don’t need a party to fix it! lol

          13. Shannon
            03/13/19
            Reply

            Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen spinach?

            • Eileen Milkus
              06/22/19
              Reply

              Absolutely

          14. Linda Watson
            03/28/19
            Reply

            Just got the recipe. I haven’t tried it yet. Just bought everything I need to make it. I normally go to Apple B’s and spend 20$ and it’s worth it

          15. KIRTISHA PRUDHOMME
            07/06/19
            Reply

            I first made this June 21st 2019 for my mom’s wedding. Here we are not even halfway through July and I’ve made it three more times. The 2cd time only thing I added was about 1/3 cup more sour cream. Last night I made it again the same way but I replaced sour cream with light sour cream and cream cheese with 1/3 fat cream cheese still just as delicious. what I really love is I can make it & put it in the fridge for up to five days and bake it when I want it!

          16. Stacy
            08/11/19
            Reply

            Took this dip to a party and it was a hit! Served it with French bread and tortilla chips. I also sprinkled cheese on top and ended up needing a little more than 10 minutes in the oven to have the cheese brown and bubbly! This will be my go to app!

          17. Zina
            08/12/19
            Reply

            I made this dip for my nephew’s graduation party. Everyone loved it, the whole pan was gone. Also I made it for my mother in law and she said it is amazing. Thank you for the recipe!

          18. Amanda
            08/16/19
            Reply

            Think itd be good with artichoke heartd added also?

          19. Leslie
            09/21/19
            Reply

            I tried this dip and loved it now everyone wants it all the time!!!

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