Your Classic Spinach Dip Just Got Way Better

Food | Appetizers

Your Classic Spinach Dip Just Got Way Better

Make that spinach dip recipe something to talk about!

This easy to make cheesy bacon spinach dip will have your guests begging for more! Just a simple twist on a classic recipe, and it will be a party favorite for years to come!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese,softened
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 16 oz frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed tightly to get rid of excess water
  • 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 baguette, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a 2 quart baking dish or cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Add cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, minced garlic, garlic powder and paprika to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined well.
  3. Add spinach (make sure you've really pressed it to get all the excess water out!), parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the shredded Mozzarella cheese.  Stir until mixed thoroughly.
  4. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish/skillet.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, cooked bacon crumbs, and then place thinly sliced fresh Mozzarella cheese on top of the dip.
  5. Bake until cheese is golden and mixture is bubbly, about 30 minutes.