{"id":3451,"date":"2022-12-22T05:48:35","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T10:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2022-12-22T05:48:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T10:48:35","slug":"roasted-garlic-spinach-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobilesoul.online\/?p=3451","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Garlic Spinach Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spinach dip is a crowd-pleasure for sure. It\u2019s straightforward and cheesy, and the spinach addition helps us trick ourselves into thinking it\u2019s sort of healthy. This recipe turns it up a notch by adding a bunch of <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/how-to-roasted-garlic\/12\/\">roasted garlic<\/a> to the mix. It\u2019s perfect for parties, potlucks, or just pampering yourself after a long week.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Your grocery list<\/h2>\n<h3>Produce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh garlic (to be roasted and cooled slightly before adding to this recipe)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dairy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pantry Items &amp; Seasoning<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher or sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panko or homemade bread crumbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Frozen Section<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen spinach (or fresh spinach cooked down to 10 ounces-worth)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Equipment\/tools you\u2019ll need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing bowl<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand or stand mixer (a whisk or spatula will work if an electric mixer isn\u2019t available)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonstick spray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small baking dish or cast iron skillet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips and things to consider when making spinach dip<\/h2>\n<h4>Use room-temperature cream cheese and sour cream<\/h4>\n<p>These ingredients can be thick and hard to combine with the other components when they are cold. The warmer, the easier it will be to whip up a smooth, creamy dip.<\/p>\n<h4>Shred the cheese yourself<\/h4>\n<p>Cheese just melts so much easier when it&#8217;s shredded from the block right at home. It might take a few more minutes, but it&#8217;s worth it every time for me. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with an anti-caking agent which keeps it from clumping together in the bag, but it gets a little weird when you want to melt the cheese.<\/p>\n<h4>Go ahead and use frozen spinach<\/h4>\n<p>Using frozen spinach will save you time and you won&#8217;t notice any difference in the final dish. Frozen spinach (that has been thawed and squeezed to remove the excess liquid) is actually my preference when making this dip. It&#8217;s already cooked down. Using fresh spinach is an option. Just be aware that it will take a lot more fresh spinach than you think to cook it down to 10 ounces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To get rid of the excess liquid<\/strong>: Place thawed spinach in a clean, dry towel and squeeze repeatedly until there is barely any liquid is left.<\/p>\n<h4>Roast your garlic ahead of time<\/h4>\n<p>This recipe calls for roasted garlic to help boost the flavor of the dip. Roasting garlic is a simple process, but it does take some time and forethought so <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/how-to-roasted-garlic\/12\/\">here&#8217;s a recipe<\/a> to walk you through that. If you don&#8217;t have the time, you can still make this dip with 2-3 fresh minced garlic cloves or 1-2 teaspoons of garlic powder.<\/p>\n<h4>Taste, taste, taste!<\/h4>\n<p>Everybody&#8217;s tastebuds are different and because most people don&#8217;t really measure when they make a dip, the results may vary. That&#8217;s okay! This dip doesn&#8217;t contain any eggs or other ingredients that can&#8217;t be eaten raw. Feel free to taste after each addition to see if it was enough. If you ever accidentally add too much salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc., adding more cream cheese or sour cream will help balance the dip.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3919\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/garlic-spinach-dip-pinterest-image-jpeg.webp\" alt=\"roasted garlic spinach dip pinterest image\" width=\"564\" height=\"846\" data-kale-share-title=\"Southwestern Turkey Rice Casserole\" data-kale-share-url=\"https:\/\/mobilesouleats.com\/southwestern-turkey-rice-casserole\/15\/\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Switch it up<\/h2>\n<h4>Add more vegetables<\/h4>\n<p>Consider adding even more vegetables to this dip. Artichokes, asparagus, and steamed broccoli are delicious choices. If the vegetable needs to be more tender, steam it before cutting it into small pieces and adding it to the dip. They don&#8217;t have to be completely cooked (just to your liking). (1) They are vegetables and can be eaten raw and (2) they will cook a bit more in the oven.<\/p>\n<h4>Spice it\u00a0up<\/h4>\n<p>Add 1\/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and add pepper jack cheese to the mix.<\/p>\n<h4>Make it lighter<\/h4>\n<p>Use lighter-fat versions of cream cheese and sour cream or Greek yogurt. The dip won&#8217;t lose any of its flavors, just a bit of the indulgent creaminess.<\/p>\n<h4>Try out different cheeses<\/h4>\n<p>Mozzarella and parmesan are my go-to&#8217;s, but Colby jack and Monterey jack work well too. Really, whatever cheese you have will probably work, so don&#8217;t be afraid to experiment!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spinach dip is a crowd-pleasure for sure. 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