Description
A savory and velvety spinach dip made with fresh and cooked spinach, creamy cheeses, roasted garlic, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for chips, bread, or vegetables, this flavorful spread offers a balance of tang, creaminess, and umami to delight any gathering.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh spinach or 1 can (14 oz) spinach, drained
2 cups cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves minced garlic
1 small finely chopped onion (about ½ cup)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon halal Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Roast garlic cloves in olive oil for 10-12 minutes until golden
Sauté chopped onion in a pan until softened (about 5 minutes)
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and sautéed onion in a blender
Pulse until smooth, then stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese
Transfer to a bowl, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until heated through
Chill for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best texture; canned spinach should be drained thoroughly
Roasting garlic adds a sweeter, mellow flavor
Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lower-fat option
For vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and colloidal oatmeal
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Blending/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g