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Hot Spinach Dip

This **Hot Spinach Dip** is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect **crowd-pleasing appetizer** for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 1/2 cup sour cream
  • - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - 8x8-inch baking dish (or oven-safe skillet)
  • - Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Prepare the Spinach**
  2. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)** and grease a **baking dish**.
  3. Squeeze excess moisture from the thawed spinach using a paper towel.
  4. #### **Step 2: Mix the Dip**
  5. In a **mixing bowl**, combine **cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise** until smooth.
  6. Stir in **garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using)**.
  7. Fold in **spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese** until well combined.
  8. #### **Step 3: Bake the Dip**
  9. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining **1/2 cup mozzarella cheese** on top.
  11. Bake for **18-20 minutes**, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. #### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy**
  13. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with **crackers, chips, or sliced bread**.
  14. Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh chopped parsley