Creamy Spinach Bacon Dip
A delightful and rich dip featuring fresh spinach, cream cheese, and crispy bacon, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped (or two cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained well)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (use turkey bacon if preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, for a bit of heat
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, cooking until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the spinach mixture, mozzarella cheese, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Allow the dip to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dip can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. Let it warm up a bit before baking. You can substitute ingredients as needed, such as using kale instead of spinach.