White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip
Creamy, melty, and bursting with bold flavors, this White Mexican Cheese Spinach Dip is the ultimate party appetizer or indulgent snack. Featuring a savory trio of queso blanco, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack, this dip delivers a luxuriously smooth texture with a punch of cheesy goodness. Fresh spinach adds a pop of vibrant color and nutrients, while jalapeño, garlic, onion, and a dash of cumin and chili powder infuse the dish with a subtle kick of spice and aromatic depth. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile dip pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips, crusty bread, or crisp veggies. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served warm, it's sure to be the star of any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 12 ounces Queso blanco (Mexican white cheese)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup Onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Wash and chop the fresh spinach into small pieces.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chopped jalapeño pepper to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine the spices with the sautéed vegetables.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the Queso blanco, cream cheese, and milk. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the saucepan and continue stirring until it melts completely.
Fold the cooked spinach mixture into the cheese sauce and stir until everything is well combined.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.6 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.4 g | 662% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 3239 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.8 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 3090 mg | 238% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
