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Hot Spinach Dip for One

Make hot spinach dip for one with fresh spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella, baked in a 10-ounce ramekin until hot and bubbly.

Hot Spinach Dip for One

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A ramekin of creamy baked spinach dip with cream cheese, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories538

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 2 oz fresh spinach (about 2 packed cups)
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella divided
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet and cook the garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the spinach in two batches and stir until wilted. Chop the cooked spinach on a cutting board.
  2. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 10-ounce ramekin.
  3. In a bowl, stir the cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, most of the mozzarella, salt, and pepper until combined. Mix in the spinach.
  4. Spoon it into the ramekin, top with the rest of the mozzarella, and bake for about 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 214g | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 6541IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 534mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); fresh spinach counted as raw spinach (a packed cup 30 g), ½ cup shredded mozzarella counted as fresh mozzarella. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.