Spinach Dip
This spinach dip is creamy and easy and feels warm and homemade. I make it when I want a simple snack that feels special without a lot of work. It is great for parties or quiet nights when I just want something yummy.
Ingredients
- 1 package spinach frozen chopped 10 ounces, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese shredded optional
Instructions
- Warm the spinach a little and squeeze out all the water. Try to get it very dry or the dip gets runny later.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise into a big bowl. Mix until it looks smooth. It might look lumpy at first but it gets better.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix again until everything looks blended.
- Add the dry spinach and stir until the dip turns green and creamy. It does not need to be perfect.
- Put the bowl in the fridge for at least thirty minutes to let the flavors rest together.
- Stir again before serving and enjoy with chips, bread, or veggies.
Notes
Tips
- Squeeze the spinach very tight or the dip gets watery.
- Mix in a big bowl so it does not spill over the edge.
- Make it the night before because the flavor gets stronger.
- Stir again right before serving because it settles in the fridge.
- Add parmesan at the end if you like a sharper taste.
Variations
- Add chopped artichokes for a spinach artichoke style dip.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a little heat.
- Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter feel.
- Add shredded mozzarella for a more cheesy dip.
- Use fresh spinach if you cook it and squeeze it very dry first.