Tijuana Spinach Dip
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with Tijuana Spinach Dip, a zesty and creamy crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, game days, or indulgent snacking. This bold and flavorful dip combines the goodness of fresh, sautéed spinach with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Infused with diced green chiles, finely chopped jalapeño, and a medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this baked dip is irresistibly rich with a subtle kick of heat. Finished to golden, bubbly perfection in the oven, it’s best served warm with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes and loaded with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, this dip is guaranteed to be the star of your spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Gently fold in the cooked spinach mixture until well combined.
Transfer the dip mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly on the edges.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 296.9 g | 381% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.5 g | 652% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 4365 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2256 mg | 174% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*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.
