Description
Classic Mexican spinach and artichoke dip delights guests with creamy, bold flavors from traditional ingredients. Green chiles and jalapeños provide a zesty kick you’ll savor with crisp tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) light sour cream (adds creaminess)
- 1.5 cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (gives a sharp cheesy taste)
- ½ cup (40 grams) green onions (sliced, for garnish and flavor)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning the rack in the center to ensure optimal heat distribution for a perfectly melted and flavor-packed dip.
- Mixing: In a spacious mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, light sour cream, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Whisk vigorously until the ingredients meld into a smooth, cohesive mixture with no visible lumps.
- Baking: Transfer the creamy concoction into a 1-quart baking dish, spreading evenly and creating a tempting surface. Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling top that signals the dip has reached its peak of deliciousness.
- Serving: Carefully remove the piping hot dip from the oven. Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize. Arrange an inviting platter with toasted bread slices, crisp crackers, and an array of fresh vegetable sticks for dipping, creating an irresistible appetizer that will wow your guests.
Notes
- Cheese Melting Tip: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for a smoother, more uniform texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Bacon Crispness Technique: Cook bacon until extra crispy before crumbling to add maximum crunch and enhance the overall flavor profile of the dip.
- Baking Precision: Watch carefully during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning and maintain the perfect golden, bubbly surface.
- Serving Strategy: Serve immediately after removing from the oven to capture the optimal temperature and gooey cheese consistency that makes this dip irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg