Spinach Ricotta Dip
A creamy spinach and ricotta dip with fresh tomato and Parmesan, perfect for entertaining or a delicious appetizer that appeals to cheese lovers and vegetable enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 1 quart fresh spinach, chopped ⓘ
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped ⓘ
- 8 oz cream cheese ⓘ
- 3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper ⓘ
- 3/4 cup tomato, chopped ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place chopped spinach and onion in a small saucepan with a small amount of water.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tender; drain well.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper at medium speed until well blended.
- Stir in the spinach mixture and spread into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Top with chopped tomato and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with crisp rye crackers or bagel chips.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
446
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).