It’s game day! And what better appetizer to serve than a baked spinach dip? This warm, rich and creamy spinach dip makes the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer not just on game day but at any party.
I’m a Patriots fan through marriage. To be honest, I’ve never watched football until I started dating my husband. But my husband is a bit of a football addict. When he’s not watching the game, he is checking stats on his phone. And not just on the Patriots, but on EVERY team in the league. So now, the story of my life is football on Sundays, Monday nights and Thursday nights… (help!) I have come to terms with the fact that I have to say good-bye to the remote control on those days. But I quite enjoy game days because it’s a good excuse to invite friends over. And, setting up an array of light snacks and appetizers is easy.
The baked spinach dip is our favourite. I would have to say that it is everyone’s favourite too. Whenever I serve it, it is the first one to be finished. The reason that this is so delicious must have to do with the perfect balance between the spinach and the cheesy mixture. Or perhaps it is the slow, warm baking process that turns this dip into a bite of heaven! The oven creates a warm, creamy, cheesy and flavourful dip that melts in your mouth. Not to mention the little burnt and charred parts on the surface and edges. YUMMM! Serve this right out of the oven with a sliced baguette or with your favourite crackers. Today, I am serving it with a Mediterranean olive loaf. Any bets on how last the dip will last? 🙂
Baked Spinach Dip
Prep Time: 5 mins- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 3 cups
Category: Appetizer
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This warm, rich and creamy spinach dip makes the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next party. Serve it on game day and it will be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 – 8 oz. block of cream cheese (softened is ideal)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese)
- 1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 -10 oz. pack of chopped frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, except the spinach, and mix until well blended.
- Add spinach and continue to mix until fully combined.
- Pour mixture into a small casserole dish (about 3″ x 3″)
- Sprinkle some shredded asiago cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Looking for more game day appetizers?
Check out my roundup: 5 Easy Super Bowl Appetizers.
I made this for my husband’s poker night. It was a HUGE hit! The boys were hoping I had a second batch in the kitchen hehe.
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This hit the spot! So creamy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
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I’m kind of embarrassed to admit this, but as much as I love spinach dip, I’ve never made it myself. I guess I didn’t realize how easy it could be! Thanks for sharing this … I’m definitely pinning and trying!!
What a wonderful looking spinach dip! It sounds really delicious too!
Thanks, Chris!
Sam,
I can’t stop looking at the pictures. I just so happen to have a baguette in my cupboard. Yay! My favorite part is how easy it is to make!
Nice! I guess that means you have to try it 🙂
I think any day this would be great – game or not! Pinning to remember this recipe! 🙂
I agree! Enjoy 🙂
This looks so creamy and delicious. I love spinach dip and this is perfect for game day or any day.
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Thanks! I agree, it really is perfect for any day 🙂
Your “Patriots fan through marriage” descriptor cracked me up. That’s about the only way I’ll ever get attached to a football team too. 😉
I love spinach dip and this one looks delicious! Definitely worth sitting through a football game to have some of this.
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Yup, it’s the truth 🙂 The only thing I really focus on, on game days, is eating the food!
Look at all that spinach and cheese!! I can’t share the enthusiasm for the Patriots 😉 but I am loving this spinach dip!! Definitely perfect game day food.
Haha 😛 It is a little unhealthy with all that cheese but it tastes soo good!! 🙂
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