Hot Spinach Dip

Name: Hot Spinach Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

For a different take on traditional spinach dip, Janie Obermier of St. Joseph, Missouri warms this rich mixture in the microwave. It's terrific with crackers, tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until blended. Stir in spinach and mozzarella cheese. Spoon into an ungreased microwave-safe 9-in. pie plate.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until bubbly, stirring twice. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 238 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Hot Spinach Dip in Quick Cooking July/August 2004

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KarenKeefe

May 12, 2014

I made this for a dinner party last evening. Everyone loved it! I'm not a mayo fan, so substituted sour cream. Will use this recipe again!
mother of 3

Dec 9, 2013

I made it for 6 years for a homeschool group who loved it. I usually substituted sliced, canned artichokes for the spinach. Gave out the recipe numerous times.
Sylvester90

Sep 28, 2013

Whenever I get invited to parties, I am asked to bring this dip! I add a dash of garlic powder and serve it with sliced baguettes.
lateshift32

Sep 15, 2013

not good. weird consistency. we even added rotel and it didn't fix it.
TomNJanell

Feb 6, 2012

Actually, we found this to be too rich. Maybe the artichokes would have cut some of the richness.
kgilley23

Nov 2, 2010

Oh My Goodness! I have been making this recipe for a few years now. I also add 1/4 c. or so of chopped artichokes (from a jar) with a little salt, pepper and garlic powder. It's a quick dip to make and my husband LOVES it!