Description

This Healthy Spinach Dip combines low-fat dairy and fresh spinach for a nutritious, flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. Packed with creamy cottage cheese, tangy sour cream, and a blend of Parmesan and feta cheeses, this baked dip offers a warm, cheesy, and wholesome snack that’s both satisfying and light.

Ingredients

Scale

Dairy

8 oz low-fat smooth cottage cheese
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 1/2 cups feta cheese

Vegetables

10 oz baby spinach
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons oregano

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
Blanch spinach: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the baby spinach and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns bright green and wilts slightly.
Cool and strain spinach: Drain the spinach immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Squeeze and shred spinach: Once cooled, squeeze out as much excess water as possible from the spinach. Shred it finely with a knife to make it easier to mix into the dip.
Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, blanched spinach, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, oregano, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and half of the feta cheese. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Bake dip: Transfer the mixture into an oven-proof baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and feta cheeses over the top. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
Broil top: Switch the oven to the broiler setting and broil on high for a few minutes until the cheese on top turns golden brown and slightly crispy to your liking. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with fresh vegetables, bread, or crackers.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the spinach as possible to prevent a watery dip.
Using low-fat dairy reduces calories and fat without sacrificing creaminess.
Adjust garlic and seasoning amounts to taste for a more personalized flavor.
Broiling at the end adds a nice golden crust to the dip.
This dip can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: healthy spinach dip, low-fat spinach dip, baked spinach dip, creamy spinach appetizer, easy party dip