If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer to impress your guests, this Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip is a guaranteed hit! A warm and bubbly dish packed with rich cheese, tender spinach, and the crunch of water chestnuts, it’s the perfect balance of creamy and savory.
This recipe, featured in 75 Years of Caring and Sharing by the Jersey County Homemakers Education Association (2006), is a testament to the comfort food traditions we all know and love. With simple ingredients and a quick bake time, it’s easy to whip up for a dinner party, game night, or even a cozy evening at home.
What makes this dip stand out is the use of a dry vegetable soup mix—it adds a burst of flavor that complements the melted Cheddar and Parmesan perfectly. And with a quick hint from the recipe, you can skip greasing the casserole dish thanks to the cheese’s natural richness.
Pair it with a crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, and watch it disappear in minutes. It’s recipes like these that remind us why food is at the heart of every gathering. Try it this weekend and see for yourself why this dip has been a classic for decades!
Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- 1-quart casserole or gratin dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- ¼ cup chopped onion about ¼ medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced (1 tsp.)
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups half & half
- 2 9 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 oz. package dry vegetable soup mix
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in flour; cook and stir an additional minute.
- Add half & half and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in chopped spinach, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, and vegetable soup mix.
- Spoon dip into a 1-quart casserole or gratin dish.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake dip until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
75 years of caring and sharing
Jersey County Homemakers Education Association Cookbook
