Velveeta Spicy Spinach Dip
Creamy, indulgent, and packing just the right amount of heat, Velveeta Spicy Spinach Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich, velvety goodness of melted Velveeta cheese with vibrant chopped spinach, tangy diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a touch of cream cheese for extra smoothness. A hint of jalapeño pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder elevates the flavor, creating a zesty and satisfying dip that’s perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or crisp vegetable sticks. Ready in just 20 minutes, this cheesy appetizer is sure to be the star of your snack spread while keeping preparation stress-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 10 oz Frozen chopped spinach
- 10 oz Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1 piece Jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 bag Tortilla chips or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
Thaw the frozen chopped spinach by microwaving it according to the package instructions. Once thawed, place it in a colander and press out as much liquid as possible using the back of a spoon or paper towels.
Dice the Velveeta cheese into 1-inch cubes to help it melt evenly.
If using a jalapeño pepper, finely dice it and set aside. For a milder dip, remove the seeds and membrane before dicing.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the diced Velveeta cheese, drained spinach, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid), cream cheese, and diced jalapeño pepper, if using.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Microwave the mixture on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until the cheese is fully melted and the ingredients are well combined. This typically takes 5-7 minutes.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or spices as desired.
Once fully heated and smooth, transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Keep it warm by serving it in a small slow cooker or warming dish if needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1511 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*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.
