Mexican Spinach Dip recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why do you put frozen spinach in spinach dip? ›

Frozen spinach can be subbed in pretty much any place you'd normally be cooking raw spinach. And since raw spinach is watery, you'll probably need to cook it down anyway—otherwise, it'll release its water and change the texture and flavor of your finished dish.

You can refrigerate spinach dip in a sealed container for 3-4 days. Always trust your sniffer–if it smells off, toss it!

Not all spinach dips are healthy, but you can improvise any dip recipe to make it more nutritious. A dip prepared with whole sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise or fatty oils may not be heart-healthy because of the fat content and high calorie count.

You can substitute canned spinach for fresh or frozen to create a delectable spinach lasagna, or you can get brunchy with it, using it as your featured vegetable in a delicious quiche or vegetable frittata. Elevate your party menu with some spinach egg rolls using the canned variety.

If a recipe calls for fresh spinach but you have only frozen, or vice versa, it's perfectly OK to sub one for the other — at least in most recipes.

Yes, you can heat Tostitos Spinach Dip and it brings out its natural cheesy flavor and make it taste even more delicious.

What to Serve With Spinach Artichoke Dip. Serve this spinach artichoke dip hot with tortilla chips, crackers, pita bread, or vegetables. If you want to go the extra mile, try making homemade bagel chips or homemade crostini.

Spinach dip, especially if made with mayonnaise or sour cream, follows a similar timeline, remaining safe to consume for up to a week under proper refrigeration. These items should never be left out for more than two to three hours to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Absolutely! Freezing is a great way to extend the shelf life of your homemade spinach artichoke dip. Make sure to use a freezer-safe container or a resealable freezer bag. Before sealing, press out excess air to prevent freezer burn.

The USDA says food that has been left out of the fridge for more than two hours should be thrown away. At room temperature, bacteria grows incredibly fast and can make you sick. Reheating something that has been sitting at room temperature for longer than two hours won't be safe from bacteria.

Is spinach dip good the next day? ›

Leftover dip should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can refrigerate spinach dip in a bread bowl, but it will get soggy and stale after one day.

Spinach is high in both fiber and magnesium, both of which help the colon flush things through, and have been shown to relieve constipation.

A high fat meal can cause a massive amount of heartburn. Fat increases stomach acid production. Foods high in fat include: appetizers made with cream cheese, chips and dips (including spinach/artichoke dip), butter/margarine and sour cream, cream sauces, gravies, fatty meats such as sausage and well-marbled meats.

Frozen spinach is a huge timesaver and a wiser financial decision. You can cheaply buy a few boxes of frozen spinach (which run about a dollar a piece) vs. paying twice as much for a few bunches of the fresh stuff in the produce section.

Fresh spinach works well in salads and other raw applications, but if a recipe calls for cooked spinach, you can use frozen spinach. You can use defrosted spinach to make soup, sauce, stir-fry, quiche, or filler for lasagna. You can also blend defrosted spinach in a blender to make a smoothie or a spinach dip.

We prefer frozen spinach over canned because it has better flavor and is lower in sodium. Plus, 1 cup of frozen spinach has more than four times the amount of nutrients—including fiber, folate, iron and calcium—compared to a cup of fresh spinach, so if you want to power up, do it with frozen spinach.