CHEDDAR'S SANTA FE SPINACH DIP (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 45 minutes👥 8-10 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
CHEDDAR'S SANTA FE SPINACH DIP (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
320
Protein
12g
Carbs
8g
Fiber
2g

Health Benefits

Gut Health3/10
Anti-Inflammatory4/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • •- 12 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • •- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • •- 1 cup white queso
  • •- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, finely diced
  • •- 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • •- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
  • •- 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • •- 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • •- 1/2 tsp salt
  • •- Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. 11. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. 22. In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes)
  3. 33. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth
  4. 44. Squeeze thawed spinach thoroughly in cheesecloth to remove all excess moisture
  5. 55. Add spinach, sautéed onion mixture, diced peppers, and green chiles to cream cheese
  6. 66. Stir in heavy cream, cayenne pepper, and salt
  7. 77. Fold in Monterey Jack cheese and queso
  8. 88. Transfer to an oven-safe dish
  9. 99. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned
  10. 1010. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving
  11. 1111. Serve hot with tortilla chips