Mexican Spinach Dip Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Mexican Spinach Dip combining spinach, tangy Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, creamy cheeses, and olives baked to perfection. This warm dip is perfect for parties and gatherings, served hot with your favorite chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 12 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
- 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
- Green onions (chopped), to taste
- Cilantro (chopped), to taste
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups colby jack cheese (shredded, separated into 1 cup and 1/2 cup)
Other
- 2.25 oz diced black olives, drained (1 can)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare spinach: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Take the thawed frozen spinach and squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean kitchen towel or your hands to prevent soggy dip.
- Mix the base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth. Stir in the Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, thoroughly drained spinach, diced black olives, and 1 cup of the shredded colby jack cheese. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer to casserole dish: Spread the spinach mixture evenly in a large casserole dish or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the dip is heated through, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden on top.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro as desired. Serve the dip hot with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze out excess water from spinach to avoid a watery dip.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture; dip will thicken as it cools.
- You can substitute colby jack cheese with cheddar or Monterey Jack for different flavors.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the mixture.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
Keywords: Mexican spinach dip, baked spinach dip, creamy spinach dip, party appetizer, spinach cheese dip
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