not your average baked spinach dip

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

A delicious change of pace to the regular version of spinach dip. Nice and spicy -- feel free to leave out the "pickled" jalapeno if you want the dip less spicy.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For not your average baked spinach dip

  • 2 pkg
    10-oz. pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1/2 c
    onion, minced
  • 1
    pickled jalapeno, minced (optional)
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c
    monterrey jack cheese
  • 1/3 c
    half and half
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 can
    rotel tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 c
    fresh roma tomatoes, chopped

How To Make not your average baked spinach dip

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Place thawed spinach in a hand towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  • 3
    Combine spinach with the onion, jalapeno (if using), cream cheese, grated cheese, half and half, hot sauce and rotel in a bowl. Mix well and then fold in fresh tomatoes.
  • 4
    Prepare a 2 quart baking dish and spoon mixture into dish. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • 5
    Serve with tortilla chips.
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