Creamy Cheesy Spinach Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe doesn't contain mayo or sour cream like most, so it's very cheesy and very delicious. I'm asked for the recipe every time I make it. For those who don't want a strong cheese like Cheddar, you can replace it with anything you like or even leave it out altogether. I like adding the Cheddar because it adds color and a little more flavor. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
1 small onion, finely chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach - thawed, drained, and chopped |
1/2 cup milk |
6 ounces cream cheese |
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
2 dashes worcestershire sauce |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Add spinach and simmer until spinach is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain any liquid from the mixture and transfer to a bowl.
3. Pour milk into pot and return pot to medium heat. Melt cream cheese into the milk; cook and stir together about 3 minutes. Return spinach mixture to pot with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese; stir to combine. Season the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
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