The Best Homemade Spinach Dip (Using Fresh Spinach!)

Rich, creamy, and full of flavor – this homemade spinach dip is the perfect party or holiday appetizer. Fresh spinach is the key to this delicious savory dip.

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Love the savory flavor of spinach dip, but hate the stringy texture of frozen spinach? This homemade spinach dip is made with fresh spinach! It has all the rich flavor and creamy texture of spinach dip, without the stringiness of frozen spinach.

If you’re in search of a yummy dip for a party or holiday appetizer, you have to try this recipe! It’s delicious hot or cold, so serve however you like. It’s great with veggies, crackers, chips, pretzels…you name it.

And you don’t have to have a special occasion to make spinach dip. It’s a great snack to have in the fridge, and a sneaky way to get in some veggies. Have an overload of fresh spinach to use up? It’s great for that too! This recipe calls for 8 ounces of chopped fresh spinach, which is around 8 cups.

Find More Spring-Inspired Recipes at Quail Creek Homestead:

• Maple Bacon Roasted Asparagus
• Banana Berry Kefir Smoothie
• Strawberry Spinach Salad

What You’ll Love About This Homemade Spinach Dip

Taste & Texture. Creamy, rich, satisfyingly savory and full of flavor. Just don’t fill up on this dip before the main course!

Quick & Easy. Why buy store bought dips when it’s this easy to make it from scratch?

Versatile. Spinach dip is a great appetizer because of it’s versatility. Not only can it be enjoyed with so many different dippers – crackers, veggies, chips, pretzels…but it also tastes great either hot or cold.

What You Need to Make Homemade Spinach Dip

All you need is a few simple kitchen tools to make this spinach dip:

• Medium size saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Cutting board and knife
• Fine cheese grater
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Butter

Onion – red, yellow or white onion all work in this recipe

Fresh baby spinach

Fresh garlic

Cream cheese – I prefer to use all natural cream cheese with no stabilizers added, as it blends much better. However, any cream cheese will work.

Sour cream

Salt

Worcestershire sauce

Freshly ground pepper

Paprika

Freshly grated parmesan cheese – avoid packaged shredded parmesan cheese, as it won’t melt and incorporate as nicely as freshly grated parmesan.

How to Make the Best Homemade Spinach Dip

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low-medium heat. Add onion and sauté until fragrant and translucent.

Add the chopped spinach to the saucepan and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook an additional minute.

Add the cream cheese and sour cream and stir well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Continue to cook and stir until the dip is heated through, another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately if serving hot, or transfer to a storage container to cool before refrigerating.