Santa Fe Spinach Dip

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

5 cups

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023
A Southwestern food fan asked us to bring home a taste of her restaurant favorite—a cheesy spinach dip from Cheddar's Casual Cafe. We came up with this flavor-packed facsimile that's sure to be a hit at your next party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Santa Fe Spinach Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup refrigerated Alfredo sauce
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Tortilla chips

Directions

  1. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the cheeses and Alfredo sauce. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato mixture, spinach, lime juice and Cajun seasoning. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Dollop with sour cream. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 149 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.