Spicy Southwest Spinach Dip Recipes

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to the instant pot and saute the garlic, spinach, and tomatoes until the spinach is cooked down. Turn off the saute function.
• Add in the sour cream, half and half, cream cheese (cubed), mozzarella, cheddar, jalapeños, olives, onion powder, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce.
• Lock the lid and turn the valve to closed. Set the timer on the Instant Pot for 4 minutes at manual (high) pressure.
• Once it beeps done, carefully release the pressure and stir the contents to combine - add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour into a serving bowl - we served ours by adding 2 ancho chiles for a little extra heat.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
• Thaw the chopped spinach and place in a colander to drain. Gently press the spinach with the back of a spoon to remove the excess water.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, cilantro, onion, Rotel tomatoes, spinach, half the grated Monterey Jack cheese, and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Mix on medium speed until combined. Add some of the reserved liquid from the tomatoes to thin if needed.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate. Top with remaining Jack cheese and red pepper flakes if using.
• Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and dip is bubbly.

SPICY SOUTHWEST SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Empty greens into a large bowl.
• Microwave for two minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Spray 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except pepper Jack cheese and tortilla chips; spoon into cooker.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours.
• Stir pepper Jack cheese into artichoke mixture. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.

VELVEETA® SPICY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place spinach in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Microwave 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.

SOUTHWEST SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add onions and jalapenos and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chopped baby spinach and continue to cook until wilted. Add 2/3 of tomatoes and cook 3 minutes more.
• Remove skillet from heat. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, half and half, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Top with sharp Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with remaining chopped tomato. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.