This Greek appetizer dip comes out of the oven hot, bubbly, and delicious. For a fun twist, serve a tasty duo of this hot dip and traditional cold spinach dip surrounded by an assortment of fresh vegetable dippers, crackers, and pita chips at your next party. Your guests will think they struck gold!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
- 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 c. ricotta
- 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 2 T. breadcrumbs
- 2 t. dried dill
- 1/2 t. dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Crackers, pita chips, or bread, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- In a medium bowl, combine spinach, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ricotta, 1/2 of the crumbled feta, breadcrumbs, dill, and oregano. Mix until well-combined and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the spinach mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining feta.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot, bubble and light golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving with dippers of choice.
- Enjoy!
This Creamy Spanakopita Dip not only delights the palate but also aligns with the principles of functional medicine Burbank by incorporating nutrient-dense ingredients like spinach and garlic, known for their health benefits.
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