Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip Recipe
This Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for spooky celebrations. Combining fresh spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese with a hint of garlic and seasoned salt, this baked dip is warm, cheesy, and perfect for serving with crackers or breadsticks at your Halloween party.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp seasoned salt
To Serve
- Crackers or breadsticks (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the dip.
- Prepare Spinach: Thoroughly wash and dry the fresh spinach to remove any dirt or excess moisture.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and seasoned salt until evenly blended.
- Incorporate Spinach: Chop the spinach finely and fold it into the cheese mixture ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly and hot.
- Serve Warm: Serve the dip warm paired with spooky-shaped crackers or breadsticks for dipping.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, squeeze excess moisture from the spinach after washing.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- To make it gluten-free, serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of breadsticks.
- This dip can be prepared ahead and baked right before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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