Creamy Spanakopita Dip
Creamy Spanakopita Dip is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that combines the flavors of traditional Spanakopita (a Greek spinach and feta pastry) in a creamy, dip form. It typically includes ingredients like spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, and various herbs and spices. This dip is great for parties or gatherings and is usually served with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz. frozen spinach thawed and drained well
- 2 medium garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup ricotta
- 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tsps dried dill
- 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Crackers pita chips, or bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- In a medium bowl, combine spinach, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ricotta, 1/2 of the crumbled feta, breadcrumbs, dill, and oregano. Mix until well-combined and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the spinach mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining feta.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot, bubble and light golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving with dippers of choice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mg (19%)Sodium: 483mg (21%)Potassium: 372mg (11%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 8740IU (175%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 389mg (39%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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