Easy Warm Spinach Dip with Chard
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
An easy spinach dip with chard and cream cheese. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for a party!
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 to 10 ounces fresh baby spinach, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups packed)
- 1 bunch chard, stems removed and finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups packed)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 3 to 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
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Add chopped spinach and chard. Cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
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Remove from heat and transfer cooked vegetables to a fine mesh strainer. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Return vegetables to pan.
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Over low heat, add cream cheese and heavy cream to the pan. Stir until well combined with vegetables, and slightly thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Transfer to serving dish and serve warm.