Hot Spinach Red Pepper Dip

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A cheesy and creamy hot dip best served in a bread bowl or spread on toasted bread.

Submitted by Becky The Two Bite Club
Updated on December 29, 2021
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 cups dip
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper

  • ½ cup thawed frozen chopped spinach

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper

Directions

  1. Bring the cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat and add the 1 cup of diced red pepper and the chopped spinach. Bring the water back to a boil, turn the heat down to medium and simmer until the pepper is very soft, about 10 minutes. Drain the spinach and red pepper in a colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible.

  2. Combine the cream cheese and milk in the saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot and softened. Stir in the cooked spinach and red peppers, Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Continue to stir until well combined and heated through.

  3. Spoon hot dip into a serving dish and serve with the tablespoon of finely diced red bell pepper sprinkled on top for garnish.

Serving Suggestion

Carefully hollow out a round, one pound loaf of bread and spoon this creamy cheese dip inside. Serve with toasted bread slices or crisp crackers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
11g Fat
3g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.