Description
This Crockpot Spinach Dip is a warm, creamy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties or gatherings. Made with frozen spinach, Greek yogurt, light sour cream, and a blend of cheeses and water chestnuts, it offers a deliciously rich flavor with a healthy twist. The slow cooker method makes it easy to prepare and keeps the dip hot and ready to serve for hours.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and patted dry; 1 package)
- ½ cup light sour cream
- ¾ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces canned water chestnuts (diced; 1 small can)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1½ cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Thaw the frozen chopped spinach and thoroughly pat it dry to remove excess moisture. Dice the canned water chestnuts and crush the garlic clove to prepare for mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the thawed spinach, light sour cream, low-fat Greek yogurt, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, diced water chestnuts, crushed garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Dip: Transfer the mixed ingredients into a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to the high setting and cook the dip, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating and prevent sticking.
- Keep Warm & Serve: Once the dip is hot and bubbly, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep it at serving temperature. Serve the spinach dip warm with baked pita chips or your favorite crackers.
Notes
- Ensure the spinach is thoroughly dried to avoid a watery dip.
- Stirring occasionally during cooking helps prevent the cheese from sticking to the sides.
- You can substitute regular sour cream and full-fat cheeses if preferred for a richer flavor.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the slow cooker or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spinach dip, crockpot spinach dip, slow cooker appetizer, cheesy spinach dip, party dip, healthy spinach dip
