This gooey, cheesy dip is perfect all season long - best of all it's naturally low carb. Perfect for keto eating plans.
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Creamy low-carb spinach dip with cream cheese is always one of the favorite appetizers at parties. It's creamy and cheesy, while low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats.
- This is a crowd-favorite recipe that only requires a few basic ingredients so it's great for tailgating, game day, or family movie night.
- Great to assemble ahead and heat when you are ready to serve.
Delicious low-carb snacks like this one help you reach your goals! It's super easy and very, very delicious.
You may also like this easy cream cheese and caramelized onion dip.
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations
- Add in more flavor by mixing in 1 teaspoon of ground mustard or onion powder.
- Sun-dried tomatoes that have been chopped and drained make a great addition to this dip. Be sure to chop them small and keep them to a minimum - they'll add carbs.
- Chopped cashews can be sauteed with garlic and added to the dip for some crunch.
- Add jalapeno peppers for some heat!
- If you're not on a keto diet then serve this in a bread bowl. YUM!
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are on the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Saute garlic and fresh spinach
- Add in cream cheese and sour cream
- Mix in shredded Pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
🥫 How to store leftover spinach dip
Store this creamy, keto spinach dip recipe in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.
I don't recommend freezing. The texture gets weird.
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: While cooking the garlic be sure to stir it often so that it doesn't burn and turn bitter.
- For this dip, I recommend shredding your own cheese so that the anticaking agent doesn't make your dip gritty.
- Using room-temperature cream cheese works best for this recipe.
- Artichoke hearts can be drained and added to this recipe if you want to add something extra.
- If you are out of fresh or minced garlic, garlic powder can be used instead.
- This is the best spinach dip ever. Leftovers are amazing in omelets or to top burgers!
- Make sure that any additions you make are low carb to keep this a keto friendly spinach dip recipe if you follow that eating style.
If you're having a game day get-together you'll need a couple of hearty dips. I'd suggest adding this amazing buffalo chicken dip, too.
👩🍳 Hot spinach dip FAQs
No, due to the dairy in this easy dip recipe, I don't recommend freezing it.
Yes, but make sure that you thaw and drain it first. Press out excess water with a paper towel.
Yes, you can use Cheddar, Monterey Jack or even Colby Jack instead.
This dip tastes great either way, however, I prefer it warm.
📚 Related recipes
- This Cauliflower Salad is an easy side dish that can help you stay on track, and tastes great made ahead.
- Air Fryer Keto Meatloaf is a filling low-carb meal for one or two!
- Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos are full of fresh flavor and make for a family-friendly, easy dinner.
- This creamy sausage dip is soooo good! Perfect football food!
- Try this pumpkin cheese ball for fall.
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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Heavy skillet
- Large bowl
- Baking dish (1.5 quart casserole or 2 quart casserole- either is fine)
📞 The last word
I love this easy spinach dip recipe. I slice up some peppers and eat it for lunch, I tuck a spoonful into an omelet... there's so many ways to enjoy it.
It's a crowd pleaser whether or not guests are following a low carb lifestyle! I love it for big family gatherings - it disappears fast.
If you're looking for something sweet you can't miss with this Dunkaroo Dip!
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.
If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 Recipe
Hot Keto Spinach Dip
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray a 1.5 quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic and spinach. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat.
- Soften cream cheese in microwave.
- Stir in sour cream then add to the spinach mixture.
- Stir in the Parmesan and Pepper Jack cheese.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For this dip, I recommend shredding your own cheese so that the anticaking agent doesn't make your dip gritty.
- Using room temperature cream cheese works best for this recipe.
- Artichoke hearts can be drained and added to this recipe if you want to add something extra.
- If you are out of fresh or minced garlic, garlic powder can be used instead.
- Leftovers are amazing in omelets or to top burgers!
- Make sure that any additions you make are low carb to keep this a keto friendly spinach dip recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
First published January 5, 2022. Last updated for editorial corrections October 25, 2023.
Brenda Hoskins-Hughes says
Can this be made in smaller dishes and then frozen?
Marye says
Yes you can put it in smaller dishes and freeze it. Be sure it's in an airtight container so it can't pick up off flavors.
Monika says
What is the serving size. Keeps saying per serving but what is the serving size?
Marye says
Roughly 1/4 cup. Most people don't measure out dips so I've never really thought about it.