Ultimate Hot Spinach Dip

 



Ingredients:


▪️1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for coating the pan 

▪️9-10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, long stems removed

▪️8 ounces cream cheese, softened

▪️1 cup sour cream

▪️1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 

▪️1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

▪️1 teaspoon minced garlic

▪️1/2 teaspoon salt

▪️1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

▪️1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives


For serving, crackers, pita, and vegetables 


Instructions:


▪️Preheat the oven 375 degrees. Coat a baking dish or oven-proof skillet with a thin layer of olive oil. 


▪️Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat and let the spinach cool. 


▪️When cool enough to handle, wrap the spinach in a kitchen towel or paper towels and wring out all the water. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop. Set aside. 


▪️In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Fold in the spinach. 


▪️Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and top with the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. 


▪️Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is golden, and the dip is bubbly. If desired, place the pan under the broiler and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to brown the cheese further. 


▪️Top with chives and serve with crackers, pita, soft bread, and/or vegetables.


Enjoy!!

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