Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip
Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip blends tangy salsa with rich cream cheese and melty Cheddar for a smooth, crowd-pleasing bite. Spinach adds a hearty texture while a Mexican-style seasoning warms each scoop with gentle spice. Serve it warm at game days, potlucks, or casual gatherings alongside tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Mix salsa, spinach, cream cheese, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and Mexican seasoning in a large bowl. Spread the mixture into an oven-safe dish. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese.
- 3
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 150.23 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.6 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 5.22 g 2%
- Total Fat 11.74 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 6.37 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.23 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 337.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.61 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 203.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 0.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 102.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 137.95 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 3.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Creamy Mexican Spinach Cheddar Dip is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Mexican Spice Blend, Salsa, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 150.23 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip?
- It is a Tex-Mex dip recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Mexican Spice Blend, Salsa, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Spinach. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 150.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip healthy?
- Creamy Mexican Spinach-Cheddar Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 150.23 calories and 6.6 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 337.35 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.37 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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