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Creamy Tuscan Dip Recipe

Name: Creamy Tuscan Dip Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-491714H49M43S
Total time: PT-491714H49M43S
Cuisine: Italian
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; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 6 ounces spinach, thawed and drained; ¼ teaspoon salt

ByHarry Bern February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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Introduction

This Creamy Tuscan Dip is a rich and flavorful blend of cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach that’s perfect for any gathering. Warm, cheesy, and easy to make, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser served with bread or crackers.

A skillet filled with a creamy layered dip that has a golden brown top with melted cheese spots, dark green spinach leaves mixed throughout, and bits of red sun-dried tomatoes spread unevenly. The texture looks cheesy and slightly crispy on top, creamy and soft below. A toasted slice of light golden bread is partially dipped into the dip, showing the soft filling around it. The skillet is placed on a white marbled surface with scattered pieces of similar toasted bread around it. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
6 ounces spinach, thawed and drained

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Step 2: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to the cream cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and drained spinach until evenly distributed.
Step 5: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Step 6: Serve warm with sliced bread, a baguette, or crackers for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For a milder garlic flavor, reduce the minced garlic to ½ teaspoon. You can also add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Try substituting kale or Swiss chard for spinach to vary the greens and add a different texture.
To make ahead, prepare the dip mixture and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring occasionally for even heating.

How to Serve

A round skillet filled with a creamy, baked dip made of three main layers: the base layer is a soft white cheese mix, the middle has specks of dark green spinach and chunks of reddish sun-dried tomatoes spread evenly throughout, and the top shows a golden-brown melted cheese crust with some browned spots. The skillet rests on a wooden board with several toasted white bread slices arranged around it, one of which is dipped into the dip revealing its thick, creamy texture. In the background, two small white bowls contain fresh spinach leaves and a darker sun-dried tomato mix, all placed on a white marbled texture surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

Yes, frozen spinach works well as long as it is fully thawed and thoroughly drained to avoid excess moisture in the dip.

Is this dip suitable for gluten-free diets?

The dip itself is gluten-free, but be sure to serve it with gluten-free bread or crackers if you need to avoid gluten completely.