Best Not Your Average Baked Spinach Dip Recipes

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BAKED CREAMY SPINACH DIP



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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. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Bagel chips

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED SPINACH DIP LOAF



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Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies-then eat the bowl! -Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, chopped, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
Cucumber slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Reserve 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon for topping. Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in spinach, water chestnuts, 1 cup cheese, half of the green onions, garlic, seasonings and remaining bacon., Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off top of bread. Hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell. Cut all removed bread into cubes for serving. Fill shell with dip. Wrap in heavy-duty foil, tenting foil over dip. Bake on a baking sheet 1-1/4 hours., Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Sprinkle dip with remaining cheese and green onion and the reserved bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with cucumber and cubed bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BAKED SPINACH DIP



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A delicious change of pace to the regular version of spinach dip. Nice and spicy -- feel free to leave out the "pickled" jalapeno if you want the dip less spicy.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 package(s) 10-oz. pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 cup(s) onion, minced
1 pickled jalapeno, minced (optional)
8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
2 cup(s) monterrey jack cheese
1/3 cup(s) half and half
1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes and green chilies
1 cup(s) fresh roma tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place thawed spinach in a hand towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  • Combine spinach with the onion, jalapeno (if using), cream cheese, grated cheese, half and half, hot sauce and rotel in a bowl. Mix well and then fold in fresh tomatoes.
  • Prepare a 2 quart baking dish and spoon mixture into dish. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

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