Festive and Easy Party Appetizer Recipes for the Holidays
Five ingredients and five minutes is all it takes to make this hot cheesy Speedy Spinach Dip from Holly Clegg’s Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook for all occasions. Whether you are gathering family over the holidays or crowding around the TV for your favorite football bowl game; you always need easy party appetizer recipes. This classic healthy spinach dip gets a quick fresh take using salsa as a speedy easy full-flavored addition. If you’re having company or just need a quick dip–this fantastic recipe is made with only five pantry-friendly ingredients. Try adding crawfish to turn this easy spinach dip recipe into a fabulous Crawfish Spinach Dip recipe.
| Servings 16 (1/4 cup) servings |
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated skim milk
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat, Swiss or Alpine Lace cheese
Ingredients
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- Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well.
- In medium nonstick pot, combine spinach and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring until cheese is melted
Per Serving: Calories 62, Calories from fat (%) 43, Fat (g) 3, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 9, Sodium (mg) 135, Carbohydrate (g) 4, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 2, Protein (g) 5, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat
Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip Southern Serving Suggestions
Try serving the healthy spinach dip with fresh vegetables like cucumber rounds for a low carb option. They make it easy to scoop up the dip. You can also cut bell peppers into squares or use squash rounds. These are better for you and these veggies compliment this easy spinach dip. Savory Louisiana crawfish works well atop this classic dip for a winning combination.
Gulf Coast Favorites cookbook contains all your favorite southern recipes and healthy Cajun recipes but easy-to-make and all better for you! Like Holly’s most popular Crawfish Etouffee recipe!
Go Green and Full of Nutrition
Spinach might be one of our favorite green vegetables. It is delicious uncooked in salads and you can also easily add spinach to any appetizer, pasta or side. Speedy Spinach Dip makes a quick delicious, super easy and fast recipe to throw together and best of all, this dip has only five ingredients. And, who doesn’t like Spinach Dip? By eating foods with a variety of color (like GREEN!) you will automatically be choosing healthfully, as the different colors in foods are evidence to important vitamins and minerals. You know spinach must be good for you because of its rich color. The bright green is proof that this leafy green contains many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Perfect Stirrer For the Stove Top Cheesy Dip
Three versions of bone-building dairy make this a creamy divine dip. With reduced-fat cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and skim milk you won’t have to feel guilty about going back for more. Melty gooey and creamy make this hot cheesy spinach dip a party favorite.
High heat spoons like these Silicone Spatulas are handy to have on hand when melting delicious cheesy dips on your stove top. Find other favorite silicone cooking utensils here – must haves for any kitchen!
Give Your Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip A Cajun Makeover and Add Crawfish
Who doesn’t love a good spinach dip? Try adding Louisiana Crawfish and turn this simple Spinach Dip recipe into a Cajun Crawfish Spinach Dip recipe. Talk about good!
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