This Mexican Taco Baked Spinach Dip is the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer recipe. It's a cheesy, flavor-packed Mexican dish that's always a hit!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
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Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8people
Calories 378kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $25
Equipment
Oven
mixing bowl
cast iron skillet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mixing spoon
Ingredients
16ouncessoftened cream cheese
1/2cupsour cream
2tablespoonsOld El Paso Taco Seasoning
2tablespoonsOld El Paso chopped Green Chilies
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
8cupsfresh baby spinach leaves
1tablespoonfresh minced garlic
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spray 2 six inch cast iron skillets or one 12 inch skillet with cooking spray.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach leaves. Cook and stir until wilted. Add garlic, cook and stir for another minute then transfer to paper towels. Press to drain as much water as possible.
Place cream cheese, drained spinach, sour cream, taco seasoning, green chilies, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir to combine and divide evenly between cast iron skillets. Top evenly with additional shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove and serve with tortilla chips.