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Spanakopita Dip Recipe

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This Spanakopita Dip offers all the creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors of traditional Greek spanakopita in a warm, melty dip perfect for parties or casual snacking. With sautéed spinach, garlic, onion, and a blend of cream cheese, feta, and mozzarella, it’s baked to bubbly perfection and finished with a golden brown top under the broiler. Serve it with pita, veggies, or chips for a delicious appetizer crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 and ½ pounds spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 roasted red bell peppers, diced

Dairy

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Pantry Items & Seasonings

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the dip.
  2. Sauté the onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic: Stir in the grated garlic and cook just until fragrant, about a few seconds, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Cook the spinach: Gradually add the chopped spinach in batches to the skillet, allowing each batch to wilt before adding the next. This helps the spinach cook evenly and reduces moisture.
  5. Combine spinach mixture: Transfer the sautéed spinach, onion, and garlic to a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add cream cheese: Mix the softened cream cheese into the warm spinach mixture until it melts and blends smoothly.
  7. Add cheeses and peppers: Stir in the crumbled feta, half of the shredded mozzarella, and the diced roasted red peppers.
  8. Season: Sprinkle in the dried dill, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  9. Prepare for baking: Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch round or square baking dish, spreading evenly.
  10. Add topping cheese: Evenly sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the dip.
  11. Bake: Place the dish on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly.
  12. Broil to brown: Turn on the broiler for 2 minutes to golden brown the cheese topping. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  13. Rest before serving: Let the dip cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to set slightly and enhance flavors.
  14. Serve: Present the dip warm with an assortment of veggies, pita bread, chips, or breadsticks for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Squeezing excess moisture from the cooked spinach before mixing helps prevent a watery dip.
  • Use fresh spinach for best texture and flavor, but frozen spinach can be used if thoroughly thawed and drained.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • The dip can be prepared ahead by assembling it and refrigerating before baking; just add extra baking time if baking cold.
  • Substitute mozzarella with provolone or other melty cheese for variation.

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