Description
A quick and easy 5-ingredient dip combining creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and vibrant spinach, perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (280g) frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (110g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and well-drained spinach. Mix until creamy.
- Stir in about two-thirds of the crumbled bacon, saving the rest for topping.
- Spread the mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon pieces on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden around edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or crisp veggies.
Notes
[‘Squeeze the spinach well to avoid watery dip.’, ‘Cook bacon on medium heat for crispy but chewy texture.’, ‘Use softened full-fat cream cheese for best texture.’, ‘Do not overbake; cheese should be bubbly but not browned and dry.’, ‘Optional: add smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.’, ‘Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking.’, ‘Leftovers reheat well in oven or microwave with a splash of milk if dry.’, ‘Does not freeze well due to cream cheese texture changes.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
Keywords: spinach dip, bacon dip, cheesy dip, party appetizer, easy dip, crowd pleaser