Spinach Queso Dip Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Spinach Queso Dip combines light cream cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, and fresh baby spinach with a zesty Mexican blend cheese and diced tomatoes with green chilies. It’s baked to perfection, making it a perfect warm appetizer for parties or casual gatherings, served alongside crunchy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dairy and Cream
- 8 ounces light cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 12 ounces Mexican blend shredded cheese
Vegetables and Herbs
- ¼ cup yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 medium jalapeno (seeds removed and minced)
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (washed and dried)
- 20 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (slightly drained)
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Other
- 14 ounces tortilla chips (for serving)
- Non-stick spray (for casserole dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the dip.
- Prepare dish: Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix base ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened light cream cheese, sour cream, chopped yellow onion, cumin, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and blends well together.
- Add tomatoes and jalapenos: Stir in the slightly drained canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and the minced jalapenos into the cheese mixture until everything is well incorporated.
- Incorporate cheese and spinach: Add the Mexican blend shredded cheese and fresh baby spinach to the mixture. Stir well; the spinach may seem bulky at first but will soften and meld in as you continue mixing.
- Transfer to casserole dish: Pour the combined spinach queso mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the dip: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and serve warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- To reduce spice level, remove all jalapeno seeds before mincing.
- You can substitute the light cream cheese for regular cream cheese for a richer flavor.
- Fresh spinach can be swapped for frozen chopped spinach, but thaw and drain thoroughly before using.
- For added texture, sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top before baking.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best warm and melty experience.
Find it online: https://recipefeastful.com/spinach-queso-dip-recipe/
