Tell Me About this Garlic Bacon Spinach Dip
Flavor: Spinach dip is always a crowd-pleaser, so let’s use it as a base for even more flavor. Roasted garlic is the primary flavor in this dip, so don’t skip it. You can certainly buy a jar of minced roasted garlic at the store, but I recommend roasting fresh garlic at home. It’s really easy and I have a How to Roast Garlic page if you’re interested. This dip also has parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and lots of spinach. Texture: This bacon spinach dip is primarily creamy, but you have the texture of cooked spinach and crisp bacon throughout. It’s wonderfully thick, so celery sticks, pita chips, and crackers can really hold a lot! (Even thicker than this Maryland-style Crab Dip.) Ease: A beginner can easily tackle this appetizer recipe even with the prep work it requires. Cook the bacon, wilt the spinach in some of the bacon fat, and make sure you have roasted garlic handy. Feel free to start the roasted garlic in the oven ahead of time.
Choosing the Right Ingredients for Bacon Spinach Dip
You can find the full printable recipe below, but let’s highlight a few key ingredients needed. Which Baking Pan Do I Use? This bacon spinach dip fits in a 2.5 quart baking dish, such as a 9-inch square baking pan, 9-inch cast iron skillet, 9-inch pie dish, or anything close to that size. In these photos, I used a 7×11-inch baking dish which holds the same volume. Bake until the dip is bubbly around the edges. Sometimes I bake the dip in individual ramekins which always makes for a fun presentation. Just wait until you experience the bacon/garlic/cheese dip aroma wafting in your kitchen. PS: If you have leftover bacon and a furry friend at home, try my homemade bacon dog treats!
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