Spooky Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip Recipe
This Spooky Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip is a deliciously creamy and cheesy appetizer perfect for festive gatherings. Featuring fresh spinach blended with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar, then baked to bubbly perfection, it’s both comforting and crowd-pleasing. Serve with crackers or breadsticks shaped like spooky Halloween figures to enhance the theme and delight guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: About 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Spinach Dip
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp seasoned salt
For Serving
- Crackers or breadsticks (preferably spooky-shaped for Halloween)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip to a golden bubbly finish.
- Prepare Spinach: Thoroughly wash and dry the fresh spinach. Chop it finely to ensure even distribution in the dip.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and well combined.
- Add Flavorings and Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and seasoned salt thoroughly into the creamy mixture to build up the savory flavor profile.
- Combine Spinach: Fold the chopped spinach gently into the cream cheese mixture until it is evenly incorporated, ensuring every bite has spinach.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and the dip is bubbling hot.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the dip warm alongside spooky-shaped crackers or breadsticks to complete the Halloween theme.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- You can substitute seasoned salt with regular salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Use fresh spinach rather than frozen for optimal texture and flavor.
- This dip can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to save time.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
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