Creamy Spinach Parmesan Dip
Savor the delightful flavors of this luxurious dip that brings together tender spinach, savory Parmesan cheese, and a hint of cayenne pepper, all blended in a creamy base. Perfectly complemented with crispy baguette slices, this dip is sure to elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Creamy Dip | |
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| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | ¾ cup onions, chopped |
| 6 | large garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 | tablespoons flour |
| 1 | ½ cup chicken stock (or canned low-salt chicken broth) |
| 1 | ½ cup whipping cream |
| 1 | package fresh spinach leaves |
| 1 | cup parmesan cheese (packed) |
| 1 | ¼ cup sour cream |
| 1 | ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| baguette, sliced and toasted | |
Instructions
Preparing the Dip | |
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| 1. | Melt butter with olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are tender, about 6 minutes. |
| 2. | Add flour; stir for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken stock and whipping cream; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. |
| 3. | Remove from heat. Stir in fresh spinach leaves, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and cayenne pepper (spinach will wilt). |
| 4. | Season the dip with salt and pepper. |
| 5. | Transfer the creamy dip to a serving bowl. Serve warm with slices of toasted baguette. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 575 kcal |
| Protein | 19.9 g |
| Fat | 46 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 5.5 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița