Longhorn Spinach Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 oz spinach ((or 6-oz of frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and liquid squeezed out) )
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic ((1 tablespoon, minced))
• 8 oz cream cheese ((broken up into six chunks) )
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ((I used Kraft))
• 3/4 cup white cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp Panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese ((I used pre-shredded cheese in a 5-oz bag))
• 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter ((melted) )

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Directions: ---

2. 2

   Chop spinach or squeeze out frozen and thawed spinach: Chop spinach, or if using frozen, thaw and squeeze out any excess liquid.

3. 3

   Sweat the garlic: Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When heated, add the minced garlic and sweat for 30 seconds until aromatic.

4. 4

   Add spinach and then cream cheese: Stir in the spinach and heat thoroughly (about 1 minute). Add the cream cheese and melt it.

5. 5

   Add remaining ingredients to make a creamy spinach mixture: Once the cream cheese is mushy and melted, add the remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine and heat thoroughly (heavy cream, parmesan, white cheddar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder).

6. 6

   Transfer spinach dip to a baking dish: Transfer the spinach mixture into a baking dish.

7. 7

   Make the parmesan crust: In a small bowl, mix together the parmesan crust ingredients (Panko, parmesan cheese, and melted butter). Sprinkle evenly over the spinach mixture.

8. 8

   Broil dip: Broil the dip on the middle rack of the oven until bubbly and the crust is golden brown (4 minutes on high).

9. 9

   Serve with pita bread chips: Serve with pita chips.