Creamy Spinach Dip with Melted Mozzarella and Parmesan Recipe
This creamy and delicious spinach dip is a perfect appetizer or party snack, combining Greek yogurt, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a rich flavor. It’s baked until bubbly and golden, served warm with toasted French bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- French bread, slightly toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Lightly spray an 8×11 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside for later use.
- Drain spinach: Place the thawed frozen spinach in a colander and use a clean kitchen towel or your hands to wring out any excess moisture thoroughly to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Mix the dip ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the drained spinach, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything until evenly combined.
- Assemble the dip: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake and broil the dip: Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the dip is hot, approximately 5-10 minutes. Then switch the oven setting to high broil and place the dip on the top rack. Broil for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Serve immediately with toasted French bread, crackers, or pita chips.
Notes
- Be sure to thoroughly drain the spinach to avoid a soggy dip.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a lower-fat version for a lighter dip.
- Serve the dip warm for the best flavor and texture.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Variations include adding chopped water chestnuts for crunch or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
