Copycat Longhorn Hot Spinach Dip Recipe

Ever crave that hot spinach dip from your favorite steakhouse? The kind that arrives at your table all bubbly and golden at the edges, with melty cheese strings pulling apart as you scoop?

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Hot Spinach Dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 426kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
12 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups Italian blend cheese divided
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan divided
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon ranch dressing
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Pita bread

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the cream cheese and sour cream.
8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream
Stir in the spinach and garlic, 1 cup Italian blend cheese, and 1/4 cup shaved parmesan.
12 ounces frozen spinach, 2 cloves garlic, 2 cups Italian blend cheese, 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
Pour the dip into an 8×8 baking dish.
Top with the rest of the Italian blend cheese and shaved parmesan.
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, ranch dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese.
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon ranch dressing, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Spread this mixture carefully over the top.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden.
Slice your pitas into wedges and spray with spray oil.
Pita bread
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Serve the dip with the pitas.

Notes

Squeeze Spinach Dry: Whether fresh or frozen, removing excess moisture helps avoid a watery dip. Press it with paper towels.
Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese often has added starches, so grating your own can give a smoother melt.
Go Low and Slow: If you want to use a slow cooker, mix everything up and cook on medium heat or low for about 2 hours—then transfer to a smaller dish for serving.
Taste Test Before Baking: You can sample the mixture cold. If it needs more salt, pepper, or garlic, toss it in now—always easier than after it’s baked.
Paper Towels on Top: If your dip looks a little oily when it comes out of the oven, blot carefully with a paper towel to soak up extra grease.
Don’t Fear the Panko: Topping with a sprinkle of bread crumbs can give a crunchy golden topping.

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