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Hot Spinach Avocado Dip

Fresh California Avocados give this traditional spinach dip a summer friendly twist!
Course Appetizer
Keyword appetizer, avocado, dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Kristen

Ingredients

  • 1 8oz package package Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 California Avocado peeled, pit removed and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with Pam cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, basil, kosher salt and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and stir in chopped California avocado.
  • Serve warm with Lavash or another flatbread or cracker.

Notes

Recipe source - my friend Terri Hendricks