White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip Recipe

This creamy, dreamy White Mexican Cheese Spinach Dip is a crowd-pleaser that's unbelievably easy to make! Perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy night in, this killer dip is bursting with cheesy, spinachy goodness. Get ready for the ultimate flavor explosion – it's second to none!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 135 mins

Calories 99.8 kcal

Protein 12g

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Ingredients for White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip

American Cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
Jalapeno Juice
Milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
tortilla chips or other dippers (for serving)
extra queso fresco (for garnish)
chopped cilantro (for garnish)

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How to Make White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, queso fresco, green chiles, cumin, and chili powder until smooth.
Pour the cheese mixture over the spinach mixture in the skillet.
Stir to combine thoroughly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Garnish with extra queso fresco and chopped cilantro before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

Fat

22g

Carbs

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Side Dishes The Americas American Mexican Vegetarian Gluten Free Game Day Recipes Baking

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Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation North American For Large Groups 5 Ingredients Or Less Appetizers Mexican Easy Dips Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip?

White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip takes about 155 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 135 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip?

White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip has approximately 99.8 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip?

The key ingredients for White Mexican Cheese Spinach Cheese Dip are American Cheese, Frozen Spinach, Jalapeno Juice, Milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup chopped onion. See the full list with measurements above.