Warm Mexican Spinach Dip Recipe

Name: Warm Mexican Spinach Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chiles (can use fresh or jarred); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese; 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 cup half-and-half; 2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans black olives, drained and sliced (you can use drained canned sliced olives); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; salt and pepper; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chiles (can use fresh or jarred)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup half-and-half
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans black olives, drained and sliced (you can use drained canned sliced olives)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
tortilla chips

1
Heat oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions and saute until softened, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes and chilies and cook about 2 minutes.
4
Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in spinach which has been squeezed to remove moisture and remaining ingredients.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Spoon into a shallow baking dish.
7
Can be refrigerated at this point and baked later.
8
Bake at 400 until bubbly and top is brown, about 35 minutes.
9
Serve with tortilla chips.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chiles (can use fresh or jarred), and more.

Yes, Warm Mexican Spinach Dip falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Mexican Spinach Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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