Description
Creamy espinaca dip brings Mexican-inspired comfort to your table with rich, velvety spinach and cheese flavors. Delightful appetizer guarantees crowd-pleasing moments you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 pint (1 cup) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cups frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, and squeezed dry
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 29 ounces (822 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies, drained
- 1/4 cup jalapeno, chopped
- 4 cubes chicken bouillon
Instructions
- Gather all components and transfer them into a slow cooker, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Set the crockpot to low heat, allowing the mixture to gently melt and integrate for approximately 60-90 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent potential scorching.
- Monitor the consistency, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture develops without any lumps or separation.
- Once fully melted and uniformly blended, stir thoroughly to create a homogeneous dip with balanced flavors.
- Transfer the warm, velvety spinach dip into a serving dish, maintaining its temperature to preserve optimal taste and texture.
- Accompany the dip with crisp tortilla chips or strips, presenting an inviting appetizer perfect for gatherings or casual snacking.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing guests to enjoy the rich, creamy spinach mixture at its peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for a lighter version or dairy-free alternative to reduce calories and accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Enhance spinach nutrition by using fresh spinach instead of frozen, which adds more vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Elevate flavor profile by incorporating roasted garlic or a dash of smoked paprika for a deeper, more complex taste experience.
- Keep dip warm during gatherings by using the crockpot’s low setting, ensuring a smooth, consistently creamy appetizer throughout the event.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg