Description
This Creamy Tuscan Dip is a flavorful, cheesy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect as a warm appetizer served with sliced bread, baguette, or crackers, it’s a delicious way to enjoy rich Italian-inspired flavors in a creamy dip form.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…“ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 6 ounces spinach, thawed and drained
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 1-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Using a hand mixer, blend them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: To the cream cheese mixture, add the minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Fold in Tomatoes and Spinach: Gently fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and thawed, drained spinach until they are fully combined with the cheese mixture.
- Bake: Spread the prepared dip mixture evenly into the sprayed baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the dip warm. Enjoy it with sliced bread, a baguette, or your choice of crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- For extra flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drain well before chopping.
- This dip can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Leftovers can be warmed gently in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with an assortment of dippers like toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or vegetable sticks for variety.
