Creamy Spinach Dip Sourdough (Printable)
Velvety spinach and cheese blend baked warm, paired with crusty sourdough bread for perfect gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Spinach Dip
01 - 9 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
05 - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ For Serving
12 - 1 large sourdough boule or 1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced or hollowed out for a bread bowl
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in a little oil until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sautéed onion and garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Mix until smooth.
04 - Fold in the well-drained spinach until evenly incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a small ovenproof baking dish or, if using, into a hollowed-out sourdough bread boule.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a light golden top.
07 - Serve immediately with sliced sourdough bread or chunks of the bread bowl for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The bubbling hot cheese creates this incredible stretch that keeps everyone coming back for just one more dip
- It comes together faster than you can debate which movie to watch, but tastes like you spent all afternoon on it
02 -
- Draining the spinach is the most critical step and I learned this the hard way after serving watery dip at my own party
- Letting the cream cheese soften completely prevents those tiny white specks that never quite blend in
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated cheese because the difference in melting texture is remarkable
- Use a light-colored baking dish so you can see exactly when that gorgeous golden crust forms