Southwest Spinach Dip
Get ready to spice up your appetizer game with this irresistible Southwest Spinach Dip, a creamy, flavor-packed crowd-pleaser perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make dip combines tender baby spinach with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses, all enhanced by the smoky flavors of chili powder and cumin. Studded with Southwest-inspired ingredients like black beans, corn, green chilies, and optional jalapeños for a hint of heat, every bite is brimming with bold, savory goodness. Baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh cilantro, this warm, cheesy dip pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or crusty bread for dipping. Ideal for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, this Southwest Spinach Dip is the ultimate comfort food appetizer that'll leave your guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces Diced canned green chilies
- 1 cup Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 unit Fresh jalapeño, diced (optional, for heat)
- as desired Tortilla chips or bread for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large pan over medium heat, add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then chop finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Stir in the wilted spinach, green chilies, black beans, corn, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the diced jalapeño for extra spice.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Spread it out evenly and sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 232.6 g | 298% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.9 g | 690% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5328 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 121.8 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2885 mg | 222% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*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.
