Best Baked Cream Cheese Spinach Dip Recipes

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BAKED CREAMY SPINACH DIP



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I'm a fan of classic dishes but frequently tweak them a bit to suit my family's tastes. My cheesy spinach dip is a little lighter than other versions I've seen and pairs well with bagel chips. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Bagel chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place spinach in a colander over a bowl; squeeze dry, reserving 1 cup spinach liquid., In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and reserved spinach liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, seasonings and spinach; cook and stir until blended., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Remove from oven; top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with bagel chips.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED CREAM CHEESE SPINACH DIP



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My own invention. For those of you who love this appetizer at Montana's Restaurant, this is my attempt to clone it. It's not identical, but I think it's pretty close, and very tasty!

Provided by CrystalB

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (300 g) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (250 g) package cream cheese
1/4 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients in food processor, except cheddar cheese, adding as much milk as necessary for a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Amount of garlic and/or Tabasco sauce can be increased for more intense flavour!
  • Spread in pie plate and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 375F for 35 minutes or until heated through and cheddar cheese is melted.
  • Serve with pita crisps, crackers or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 333.7, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 11.7

BAKED SPINACH DIP LOAF



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Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon. Scoop the dip with the extra bread and veggies-then eat the bowl! -Frieda Meding, Trochu, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 green onions, chopped, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 unsliced round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
Cucumber slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Reserve 1 tablespoon crumbled bacon for topping. Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in spinach, water chestnuts, 1 cup cheese, half of the green onions, garlic, seasonings and remaining bacon., Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off top of bread. Hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell. Cut all removed bread into cubes for serving. Fill shell with dip. Wrap in heavy-duty foil, tenting foil over dip. Bake on a baking sheet 1-1/4 hours., Open foil carefully, allowing steam to escape. Sprinkle dip with remaining cheese and green onion and the reserved bacon. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with cucumber and cubed bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAMY BAKED SPINACH



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Cream cheese turns ordinary spinach into a side dish that's pretty enough to serve company. "This casserole is a snap to stir up because it relies on convenient frozen chopped spinach," remarks Beverly Albrecht of Beatrice, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Stir in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter and salt. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over spinach mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BAKED CREAMY SPINACH



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Even folks not find of spinach find this creamy casserole irresistable. It's a favorite of my family at the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add cream cheese and milk; stir until melted. Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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