Mexican Spinach Dip recipe (2024)

Say goodbye to boring dips! This Mexican Spinach Dip is your new hero. Creamy spinach, smoky peppers, and a touch of spice – it’s addictive at every bite.

It costs approximately $13.56 to make this recipe. The recipe makes twelve servings and costs around $1.13 per serving.

It’s January, and that means it’s crunch time for football playoffs! At my house, this means I need to whip up some seriously tasty game day eats like this Mexican Spinach Dip!

Thisrecipe is fabulous for the Super Bowl dip recipe because it combines two things people love: Mexican food and spinach dip!

Making an easy dip to serve as an appetizer when you are entertaining or going to a party is essential, especially when you are busy. This dip is perfect for any occasion and saves time when you make it before you actually need it.

What You’ll Love About Mexican Spinach Dip:

Make Ahead: you can make it ahead of time and then heat it up before you need it! This is what I like to call entertaining done easily!
Flavor: The combination of spinach dip and Mexican food is a fun twist on a classic recipe.
Versatile: Serve this dish as an afternoon snack or appetizer for any occasion.
Comfort Food: The warm, gooey, cheesy flavors come together to create a comfort food that is completely satisfying.

Ingredients and Estimated Cost:

Per Serving Cost: $1.13

Recipe Cost: $13.56

8 ounces cream cheese ($3.49): You can use low-fat cream cheese, but please don’t use fat-free.
⅓ cup sour cream ($0.80): Instead of sour cream you can use Greek yogurt.
1 large jalapeno ($0.21): Use a fresh jalapeno, it adds a fresh, zesty flavor to the dip.
(2) 10-ounce cans Ro-Tel tomatoes ($2.66): You can use Rotel with green chile or jalapenos.
1 small onion ($0.45): Use a yellow or white onion.
10-ounce box frozen spinach ($2.16): You can use fresh spinach, but chop it super fine. You will need about 1 ¼ cups of chopped fresh spinach.
3 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese ($3.75): Please use high-quality aged cheddar cheese for this recipe. My favorite brand is Kerrygold, and it’s readily available in grocery stores. In my opinion, it’s worth splurging because the flavor is sharp, creamy, and fabulous!
1 teaspoon salt ($0.01): Salt’s impact on flavor goes beyond its own salty taste, it acts as a flavor amplifier.
½ teaspoon chili powder ($0.02): Adds a subtle smokiness to the dip.
½ teaspoon ground cumin ($0.01): This will add a warm, earthy, nutty punch to your dish.

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in January 2024.

How To Make Mexican Spinach Dip:

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Next, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream and jalapeno in a large bowl.

Add in the tomatoes.

Storage and Serving Tips:

MAKE AHEAD: To make this dip ahead of time, prepare the dip up until it’s baked. Cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. You’ll need to add about five additional minutes to the cooking time to compensate for the dip going into the oven while it’s chilled.

SERVE: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this mac and cheese out for longer than 2 hours.

STORE: cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

FREEZE: Once cooled, wrap the dip in two layers of plastic and foil. Freeze for 2-3 months.

THAW: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

REHEAT: Heat the dip until warmed in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

Mexican Spinach Dip Recipe FAQs:

Does frozen spinach have to be cooked for dip?

You do not need to cook this dip before adding it to the dip to bake. You will squeeze out the excess moisture from the thawed spinach, and then it is ready to bake.

What chips taste best with spinach dip?

I love classic tortilla chips with this spinach dip to scoop up the cheesy goodness. However, you can also serve it with French bread rounds, pita chips, or other hard crackers.

Why use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

I like to use frozen spinach in this recipe as it holds up better than fresh when making the dip for up to 24 hours before serving it.

Cook’s Tools:

mixing bowls
spatula
8-inch square baking dish

LOVE MEXICAN FOOD AS MUCH AS I DO?

Check out some of my favorite recipes:

Chicken Burrito Bowl
Restaurant Style Refried Beans
New Mexico Style Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Picadillo Tacos
Sweet Corn Tamales Cake
Green Chile Pinto Beans
Guacamole
Horchata
Enchilada sauce
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Queso Blanco Dip
Breakfast Taco Bar

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