Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this Hot Spinach Dip with Bacon—a creamy, cheesy, and savory delight that's guaranteed to steal the spotlight! Perfectly wilted fresh spinach is combined with crispy bacon, cream cheese, and a luscious blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, and two kinds of cheese—shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan—for unbeatable flavor and texture. Enhanced with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this dip is oven-baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or as a hearty snack. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh veggies, and watch it disappear in no time!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the spinach thoroughly and roughly chop it. Set aside.
Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In the same skillet, add the chopped spinach and cook over medium heat until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and set the spinach aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Fold in the cooked spinach and crumbled bacon, reserving a small portion of bacon for garnish.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle a little extra mozzarella cheese on top for browning, if desired.
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with the reserved crumbled bacon.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Calories |
2943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 263.5 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.2 g | 561% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 4760 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2029 mg | 156% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.