Four Ingredient Baked Spinach Dip Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, and downright irresistible, this four-ingredient baked spinach dip is the easiest game day or dinner party appetizer you’ll ever make!
This spinach dip is super simple to make and only needs four ingredients! It is a favorite of ours to bring to events or parties. You absolutely must add this creamy dip to your next gathering!
I am a sucker for a good appetizer and a hot spinach dip that’s golden, bubbly, and oozing cheesy goodness is always winner. You grab a tortilla chip, take a bite, and BOOM—flavor explosion!
And it’s so easy to create that same magic in your own kitchen with just four simple ingredients. This recipe is a huge hit every time I make it.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This creamy spinach dip is pure magic in a baking dish. It’s ultra cheesy, made with minimal ingredients, and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare from start to finish.
Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, a holiday party, or just need an easy appetizer, this is the one to make.
Plus, you can pair it with pita chips, sourdough bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping. No party is complete without it!
We love, love, love spinach dip around here! Be sure to check out these delicious classic spinach dip, campfire spinach dip, and spinach dip mini bread bowl recipes too.
Baked Spinach Dip Details
I had the chance to swing by Superstore to pick up all of the ingredients for this hot spinach dip recipe the other day. With the boys in high school, grocery shopping is so much more relaxing than when they were little. I no longer have to drag them through the aisles with me!
I can actually take my time and create meals on the fly. It’s awesome! Most of the ingredients that you need for this recipe can be found in the dairy section of the store. I like to use Kraft Tex Mex cheese, because it is already perfectly seasoned and gives this dip a bit of a kick.
Ingredients
Here are a few of the basic grocery store staples that you will need to get started with this easy recipe.
- Cream cheese, room temperature – The creamy base of this dip that makes it ultra smooth and luscious.
- Tex Mex shredded cheese – The perfect blend of cheeses and zesty spices for that extra flavor kick.
- Chopped frozen spinach, defrosted – Adds delicious flavor and a bit of extra nutrition. Be sure to squeeze out the excess moisture!
- Sour cream – Because we love a creamy dip that melts in your mouth.
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients well. Reserve 1/2 cup of the Tex Mex cheese for topping.
Tip: Use paper towels to remove excess water from the chopped spinach before mixing!
3. Scoop the cheesy spinach mixture into an small baking dish.
4. Top the spinach dip with reserved shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
5. Serve the cheesy dip hot out of the oven with tortilla chips, pita chips, sourdough bread, or slices of French bread.
While this is my go-to recipe for appetizer parties, we also love these loaded deviled eggs, crockpot BBQ beer meatballs, and this easy charcuterie board.
How to Store Spinach Dip
Place the dip in a large bowl covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips and Tricks
- Squeeze out as much excess liquid from the frozen spinach as possible to prevent a watery dip.
- Use a cast iron skillet for baking—it keeps the dip warm longer and adds a rustic touch.
- Add artichoke hearts for a spinach artichoke dip variation.
- Sprinkle some crushed tortilla chips on top before baking for a crunchy, cheesy crust.
- Double the recipe and bake in a larger dish for a crowd-friendly party favorite.
- Make it a meal by spreading the dip over baguette slices and broiling for quick spinach dip toast.
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Essentials for Making Spinach Dip
- I love using these baking dishes for all of my dip recipes.
- This set of spatulas is perfect for mixing all of my ingredients.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- Be sure to stock the kitchen with helpful tools like this food scale, these measuring cups, and a KitchenAid mixer.
Substitutions
Don’t be too quick to run out to the grocery store if you are missing ingredients. Try a few of these substitutions instead.
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Green onions
- Artichoke hearts
- Garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- Red pepper flakes
- Monterey jack cheese
- Black pepper
- Chopped spinach
- Lemon juice
- Fresh garlic
- Cayenne pepper
- Different types of cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prepare it, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bake when ready.
Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen?
Yes! Just chop fresh spinach, cook it down, and remove excess moisture before mixing it in.
What’s the best way to reheat baked spinach dip?
Reheat your dip in the oven at 300°F for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
Can I add extra ingredients?
Of course! Try onion soup mix, red pepper flakes, or worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
What’s the best way to serve this dip?
Pair it with baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping. Serve with fresh veggies like celery sticks, carrot sticks, or bell peppers for a healthier option.
This cheesy dip recipe has been a huge hit at all our holiday parties! By the end of the night the bowl is always totally, completely scraped clean. Make it, love it, and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Four Ingredient Baked Spinach Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups Tex Mex shredded cheese reserve 1/2 cup
- 100 g chopped frozen spinach defrosted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients well.
- Scoop the mixture into a small, oven safe casserole dish.
- Top with the reserved shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot out of the oven with tortilla chips or slices of french bread.
Nutrition
Yummm looks super good Heather! My spinach dip recipe is really similar to yours, and it’s so true. Every time I bring it, it’s always all gone by the end of the night!
Yum! This looks so good! I envy your easy going shopping trips too :)
This spinach dip is amazing! I have made it several times! Thank you so much for sharing it ?
Glad you like it! <3
Is there a way to make this in a microwave? I want to make it at work, but we do not have an oven. Thanks! :)
I am not sure – try it! :)
Will it work equally with fresh spinach? I have the biggest bag.
Yes it should :)
Hey there…just wondering if you did it with the fresh spinach and how it turned out? Thanks
I make this dip as spinach artichoke dip, but i use cream spinach instead its so much creamer and better.
Hello. I love this recipe and have cooked it a few times. Have you ever tried this in a Crockpot? I want to make for a event but I am scared I might mess it up. Lol. Like I might overcook or not cook enough.
How many people does this spinach dip, feed? I’m going to a party of 25 people. Thanks.
It would be a great appy to share – I would say feeds a dozen Have fun!
What size pan do you use ?
It was an 8″ round casserole dish :)
do you bake the spinach dip?
Yes.
Since our stores sell in packages and not g it would be helpful if recipes give us amounts in what we can buy. As in: 1- 8oz pkg cream cheese, or one 16oz pkg frozen spinach, etc. Recipe is listing part g and part in Cup and tsp.
Can I make this in advance and store in the fridge before cooking for a couple days?
Yes for sure!
How much fibre?