Creamy Cheesy Spinach Dip

This hot spinach dip recipe doesn't contain mayo or sour cream like most, so it's very cheesy and very delicious. I get asked for the recipe every time I make it. For those who don't want a strong cheese like Cheddar, you can replace it with anything you like or even leave it out altogether. I like adding the Cheddar because it adds color and a little more flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach - thawed, drained, and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Add spinach and simmer until spinach is hot, about 5 minutes. Drain any liquid from the mixture and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Step 3

Pour milk into the pot and return it to medium heat. Melt cream cheese into milk; cook and stir together, about 3 minutes. Return spinach mixture to pot with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese; stir to combine. Season the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.