I’ve made this dip twice in the last five days.
I originally made this hot, creamy, cheesy dip last week for our Fiesta Bowl party. As it turned out, this dip was the best part of the night. While I tried to remind myself that it was awesome that my team made it to the bowl game, I was still disappointed we didn’t win. Fortunately, I was able to cheer myself up by shoveling quite a bit of this not-so-low-calorie dip into my mouth.
Mexican style anything is my happy place.
Let me break this dip down for you:
It’s got your standard spinach dip ingredients–spinach, cream cheese, half-and-half, and Monterrey Jack cheese. But since we like it Mexican-style around our casa, we added in tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño, cumin, and some cayenne pepper.
This dip is a total crowd pleaser. It’s also guy approved. My dad and the Tall Boy completely devoured this stuff.
Looking for something to take to your next party? Planning ahead for the Superbowl? Make this dip. No, seriously.
Make this dip.
Thanks to the Tall Boy for serving as my hand-model.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1/2 cup fat-free half and half (or milk)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cute into 1/2 inch cubes (I used fat-free)
- 2 (2.2 ounce) cans sliced black olives, drained
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cook onion in oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomato and jalapeno; cook another 2 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add spinach and the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve warm, with tortilla chips.
makes 6 cups - recipe from Southern Living Ultimate Book of Appetizers
XO, Ashley
twice in the last 5 days? i feel like i’d make this every freaking day. i am ALL over this dip. i can’t be trusted around dips of any form. i always seem to plop myself right next to the bowl at parties. The mexican style here? so clever. MUST try Ashley! i LOL’d at the hand model comment hehe!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..caramel snickers 7 layer bars.
Near the dip bowl is my favorite place to be during a party – and unfortunately, I have no self-control! This version of spinach dip is my new all-time favorite dip!
We love all things Mexican too…and this dip, oh man!!! It looks awesome! So delicious and cheesy!!! I need some more dip in my life!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Banana Split Cheesecake
You definitely need this dip, Jocelyn! In fact, come get mine, because I can’t stop eating it. =)
Love this! We’d being doing well to only eat two batches of this in 5 days. . .we love spinach dip and we love all things Mexican!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Cinnamon Chip Breakfast Cake
Too bad you guys don’t live closer, Jessica! We could have a Mexican fiesta and polish off another bowl of this dip! =)
Ashley, This looks amazing!! I saw a picture of this dip you posted last night and I couldn’t wait to see the recipe. I’ll be making this as soon as I fit back in my pre-holiday clothes
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Argh, I’m not yet back in my pre-holiday season clothes, but I can’t stop eating this dip. It is sooooo good!
AMAZING! This looks so killer. I am so thankful that I probably won’t attend any bowl parties this year. Cause this would totally be sooooo tempting. I need to be good. I need to be good. I need to be good. ……….hope I can convince myself.
You can do it, Shirley!
You are so speaking my language – I can’t think of a better combination than EVERYTHING that’s in this dip! I’ll be making this soon for sure!!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos recently posted..Cream Cheese Lemon Cake Bars
I hope you love it, Becca. It’s kind of addicting!
Oh, I love it Ashley! Delish. Mexican food is my lifesource, lol.
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Mine too, Dorothy. Mine too. =)
Ooooh Yummy! You know that would not last long around here either! The Pic’s are looking great!
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Thanks, Chandra!
Lucky for me I got to try this dip. It was AWESOME. Loved it.
We’re so glad you guys ate some – otherwise we would have eaten it ALL!
This looks SERIOUSLY amazing! Yum!
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I loooove dip + this one looks absolutely wonderful! My husband would love it for football-watchin’, too. Yum!
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Thanks for linking up to our Strut Your Stuff Saturday with this delicious spinach dip! We will for sure be making this for some upcoming parties! It looks amazing! Thanks for stopping by! -The Six Sisters