Description
This hot spinach dip is a creamy, cheesy delight perfect for parties or a comforting snack. Made with sautéed spinach, garlic, onions, and a blend of cream cheese and mozzarella, it offers a rich, flavorful dip that pairs perfectly with freshly made tortilla chips. The addition of Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, making it an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup milk
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- Coarse salt and ground pepper, to taste
Tortilla Chips
- 5 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Spinach: Add the coarsely chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook and stir until the spinach is wilted and most of its moisture has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create Dip Base: Lower the heat and stir in the milk, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded mozzarella until melted and the dip is bubbly. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat while preparing chips.
- Prepare Tortilla Chips: Cut the small corn tortillas into wedges. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the tortilla wedges in batches until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain and Season Chips: Remove the fried chips from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle immediately with kosher salt to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the hot spinach dip to a serving bowl and serve alongside the freshly made tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- This is the most incredible hot cheesy spinach dip you’ll ever make, perfect for gatherings or game days.
- For a milder flavor, reduce or omit red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- If preferred, bake tortilla chips in the oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 328 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
