White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 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

10 steps

1. Wash and chop the fresh spinach into small pieces.

2. 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.

3. Add the chopped jalapeño pepper to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in the cumin powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine the spices with the sautéed vegetables.

5. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

6. 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.

7. Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the saucepan and continue stirring until it melts completely.

8. Fold the cooked spinach mixture into the cheese sauce and stir until everything is well combined.

9. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro.

10. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1006.0g)

Calories		2523
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		216.4 g	277%
	Saturated Fat	134.7 g	674%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		637 mg	212%
Sodium		3176 mg	138%
Total Carbohydrate		47.1 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	4.7 g	17%
	Total Sugars	20.2 g
Protein		110.8 g	222%
Vitamin D		4.1 mcg	21%
Calcium		3089 mg	238%
Iron		5.1 mg	28%
Potassium		1036 mg	22%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1947 cal (75.5%%)

Protein: 443 cal (17.2%%)

Carbs: 188 cal (7.3%%)