Mexican Spinach Dip recipe (2024)

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Say goodbye to boring dips! This Mexican Spinach Dip is your new hero. Creamy spinach, smoky peppers, and a touch of spice – it’s addictive at every bite.

It costs approximately $13.56 to make this recipe. The recipe makes twelve servings and costs around $1.13 per serving.

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It’s January, and that means it’s crunch time for football playoffs! At my house, this means I need to whip up some seriously tasty game day eats like this Mexican Spinach Dip!

Thisrecipe is fabulous for the Super Bowl dip recipe because it combines two things people love: Mexican food and spinach dip!

Making an easy dip to serve as an appetizer when you are entertaining or going to a party is essential, especially when you are busy. This dip is perfect for any occasion and saves time when you make it before you actually need it.

What You’ll Love About Mexican Spinach Dip:

  • Make Ahead: you can make it ahead of time and then heat it up before you need it! This is what I like to call entertaining done easily!
  • Flavor: The combination of spinach dip and Mexican food is a fun twist on a classic recipe.
  • Versatile: Serve this dish as an afternoon snack or appetizer for any occasion.
  • Comfort Food: The warm, gooey, cheesy flavors come together to create a comfort food that is completely satisfying.
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Ingredients and Estimated Cost:

Per Serving Cost: $1.13

Recipe Cost: $13.56

  • 8 ounces cream cheese ($3.49): You can use low-fat cream cheese, but please don’t use fat-free.
  • ⅓ cup sour cream ($0.80): Instead of sour cream you can use Greek yogurt.
  • 1 large jalapeno ($0.21): Use a fresh jalapeno, it adds a fresh, zesty flavor to the dip.
  • (2) 10-ounce cans Ro-Tel tomatoes ($2.66): You can use Rotel with green chile or jalapenos.
  • 1 small onion ($0.45): Use a yellow or white onion.
  • 10-ounce box frozen spinach ($2.16): You can use fresh spinach, but chop it super fine. You will need about 1 ¼ cups of chopped fresh spinach.
  • 3 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese ($3.75): Please use high-quality aged cheddar cheese for this recipe. My favorite brand is Kerrygold, and it’s readily available in grocery stores. In my opinion, it’s worth splurging because the flavor is sharp, creamy, and fabulous!
  • 1 teaspoon salt ($0.01): Salt’s impact on flavor goes beyond its own salty taste, it acts as a flavor amplifier.
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder ($0.02): Adds a subtle smokiness to the dip.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin ($0.01): This will add a warm, earthy, nutty punch to your dish.

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in January 2024.

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How To Make Mexican Spinach Dip:

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

  • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Next, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and jalapeno in a large bowl.

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  • Add in the tomatoes.

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  • Fold in the onion and spinach.

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  • Then, add in the cheddar cheese.

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  • Fold in the salt, chili powder, and cumin and mix until combined.

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  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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  • Bake for 30-35 minutes before serving.

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Storage and Serving Tips:

MAKE AHEAD: To make this dip ahead of time, prepare the dip up until it’s baked. Cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. You’ll need to add about five additional minutes to the cooking time to compensate for the dip going into the oven while it’s chilled.

SERVE: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this mac and cheese out for longer than 2 hours.

STORE: cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

FREEZE: Once cooled, wrap the dip in two layers of plastic and foil. Freeze for 2-3 months.

THAW: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

REHEAT: Heat the dip until warmed in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

Mexican Spinach Dip Recipe FAQs:

Does frozen spinach have to be cooked for dip?

You do not need to cook this dip before adding it to the dip to bake. You will squeeze out the excess moisture from the thawed spinach, and then it is ready to bake.

What chips taste best with spinach dip?

I love classic tortilla chips with this spinach dip to scoop up the cheesy goodness. However, you can also serve it with French bread rounds, pita chips, or other hard crackers.

Why use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

I like to use frozen spinach in this recipe as it holds up better than fresh when making the dip for up to 24 hours before serving it.

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Cook’s Tools:

  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • 8-inch square baking dish

LOVE MEXICAN FOOD AS MUCH AS I DO?

Check out some of my favorite recipes:

  • Chicken Burrito Bowl
  • Restaurant Style Refried Beans
  • New Mexico Style Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
  • Picadillo Tacos
  • Sweet Corn Tamales Cake
  • Green Chile Pinto Beans
  • Guacamole
  • Horchata
  • Enchilada sauce
  • Carne Asada Street Tacos
  • Queso Blanco Dip
  • Breakfast Taco Bar

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Mexican Spinach Dip

Recipe Cost $ $13.56

Serving Cost $ $1.13

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

12 servings

If you love spinach dip and Mexican food then you’ll LOVE my Mexican Spinach Dip recipe! It’s a tasty party, holiday, tailgating, and Super Bowl recipe!

Equipment

  • mixing bowls

  • spatula

  • 8-inch square baking dish

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup sour cream
  • 1 large jalapeño seeded and chopped fine
  • 2 10-ounce cans Ro-Tel tomatoes drained
  • 1 small onion chopped fine
  • 1 10-ounce box frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  • In a large bowl mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and jalapeño.

  • Fold in tomatoes.

  • Fold in the onion and spinach.

  • Add in the cheddar.

  • Next, fold in the salt, chili powder, and cumin and mix until well combined.

  • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  • Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the dip is golden brown. Serve with tortilla chips or french bread rounds.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3439IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What ingredients for spinach dip? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry.
  • 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream.
  • 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise.
  • 1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix.
  • 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
  • 3 green onions, chopped (optional)

How long will spinach dip last in the fridge? ›

How long is spinach dip good for in the fridge? You can refrigerate spinach dip in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen in spinach dip? ›

This delicious spinach dip recipe is adapted from one I found on Chow.com. I've been making spinach dip for years, but using fresh baby spinach in place of frozen, chopped spinach makes all the difference!

Why do you put frozen spinach in spinach dip? ›

Frozen spinach is also space efficient (have you ever tried to cram two pounds of the fresh stuff into your fridge?) and it lasts for months. Whether you're whipping up a dip for last-minute guests or you want something nutritious (that is, green) to add to your omelette, frozen spinach is there for you.

What is best to eat with spinach dip? ›

The best side dishes to serve with spinach dip are nachos, tostadas, chicken wings, crispy green beans, chicken nuggets, gluten-free bread, crab cakes, pita chips, veggie sticks, grilled shrimp, sourdough bread bowl, stuffed mushrooms, cheese and crackers, soft pretzels, and flatbread.

Does spinach dip contain eggs? ›

Traditional spinach dip is typically made with egg-based mayonnaise.

What are the ingredients in Chuck and Dave's spinach dip? ›

Cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, carob bean and/or guar gums)), spinach, artichokes, corn and/or vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture and enzymes), fresh garlic, salt, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives ...

What are the ingredients in Publix spinach dip? ›

Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks with Salt, Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Calcium Disodium EDTA [Preservative]), Spinach, Sour Cream (Cultured Pasteurized Cream and Milk, Whey, Modified Cornstarch, Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Locust Bean Gum ...

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