Baked jalapeño Spinach Dip
This Baked Jalapeño Spinach Dip is a unique twist on the classic hot spinach dip, featuring the bold flavours of fresh jalapeños, chilli flakes, and Cajun seasoning to kick it up a notch.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeños, (dice one jalapeno and thinly slice the other)
- 300 grams package frozen, chopped spinach
- 250 g package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, mozzarella or cheddar + extra for topping
Instructions
- Microwave frozen spinach until fully thawed. Once fully cool, squeeze out excess water and set aside.300 grams package frozen, chopped spinach
- Add oil to a pan and sauté the minced garlic, onions, and jalapeños over medium heat until the onions are slightly charred.1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium white onion,, 5 garlic cloves,, 2 jalapeños,
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, spinach, sautéed onion, garlic, jalapeño mixture, all the seasonings and shredded cheese. Stir until well combined.250 g package cream cheese,, 1 cup full-fat sour cream, 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese,
- Pour the mixture into a cast iron skillet, spread it evenly, and top with shredded cheese and sliced jalapeños. Bake for 20 minutes and then broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is brown. Serve warm with fresh baguette and pita chips.
Notes
- For less spice, deseed the jalapeño before cooking.