Creamy Spinach Dip

This Creamy Spinach Dip is easy to make and you only need five ingredients to pull it together (plus a little salt and pepper). 

Pick up a bag of baby spinach, some garlic and herb spread (I used Boursin), a shallot, and some half and half, and you'll have everything you need to make this tasty dip.

You can make this creamy spinach dip in advance, and serve it for family get togethers, game day parties, cocktail parties, or just for when you want something delicious to spread on crackers or bagels.

Can this Spinach Dip be made ahead?

Yes, it can! In fact, it's even better when you refrigerate it for a few hours before serving. It will also stay good in the refrigerator for at least three days.

This spinach dip can be served either as a dip or spread. You can serve it as a spread with crackers like I did, or with chips or crudités for dipping.

This recipe calls for fresh spinach rather than frozen. I'm always amazed at how a big pile of spinach can be reduced down to about a tenth of its size when you cook it.

I used a 10 ounce bag of baby spinach, which I tossed with shallots in a 12 inch skillet. It cooked down in just two minutes. To remove any excess moisture from the spinach before chopping it, I pressed it between layers of paper towels. You can also squeeze it with your hands over a strainer.

More great dips and spreads:

• Shrimp and smoked salmon spread
• Pico de gallo
• Garlic and vegetable cheese spread
• Green goddess dip
• Roasted onion dip
• Smoked gouda spread
• Smoked salmon spread

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Creamy Spinach Dip Recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Author: Karen Kerr

ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 5 ounce package garlic and cheese spread (I used Boursin)
• 1/4 cup half and half
• Salt and pepper to taste

instructions:

How to cook Creamy Spinach Dip Recipe

1. Melt the butter in a 12 inch skillet and add the shallot. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. 
2. Add the spinach and stir constantly until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. 
3. Remove the spinach to a plate and let cool. Squeeze it to remove any excess liquid, and chop it into small pieces. 
4. Mix the spinach and shallot mixture with the garlic and herb spread and the half and half. 
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

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Karen's Kitchen Stories

dip, cheese spread, spinach dip

Appetizer

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Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine, May 2019.