4-Ingredient Spinach Dip

Made from fresh spinach, creamy cream cheese, rich cheddar, and aromatic garlic, our spinach dip recipe requires only 4 ingredients to deliver a scrumptious and health-conscious snack. It is an ideal pick for any gathering or a simple indulgence at home, promising to delight taste buds across the board.

Whipping up this recipe is super easy and quick. Just chop up the spinach, toss it with garlic, cream cheese, and cheddar, and bake it till it’s all melted and bubbling.

The mix of cream and cheddar cheese makes this dip so creamy and cheesy, and the garlic gives it that perfect kick.

It’s an awesome choice for an appetizer or side dish. If you wanna get a bit adventurous, throw in some of your favorite herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes to heat things up.

🥘 Ingredients and Substitutes

• Spinach. I went with fresh spinach for this, but hey, frozen works just as well and saves you the chopping hassle.
• Cream Cheese.
• Cheese. Cheddar’s my cheese of choice here, but if you’re out or just feeling adventurous, swap it with whatever cheese you’re into. Gorgonzola could add a fun twist.
• Garlic. I’m a fan of it, but if it’s too much for you, dry garlic’s less in-your-face. Or skip it entirely and throw in some herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, or rosemary instead.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step Directions

Give the spinach a good rinse and squeeze out the extra water. Chop it up and toss it in a big bowl—makes mixing everything together easier later on.

Crush or grate the garlic, and throw it in with the spinach, cheddar, and cream cheese.

Stir it all up until it’s nicely blended.

Then, scoop the mix into an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

You’ll know it’s ready when the top’s golden and the inside’s all melty and creamy.

Grab some croutons and dig in.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

For serving, warm’s the way to go. But if you’re prepping ahead, chilling it’s fine—just let it warm up a bit before serving.

I like to dunk crackers, bread, chips, or even veggies like carrot sticks and bell pepper slices into this dip. It’s also fab as a spread on sandwiches or over-baked potatoes. Really, the sky’s the limit, so give this recipe a whirl!

🏆 Expert Tips. What to Pay Attention To?

• Fresh spinach is king for flavor and texture, but if you’re using frozen, make sure it’s well-thawed and dry.
• With garlic, start small—you can always add more.
• Stick with full-fat cream cheese and cheddar for that creamy, dreamy taste.
• Remember to preheat your oven so the dip gets nice and bubbly without overcooking.

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