Cheesy Bacon & Spinach Dip
Creamy Velveeta Cheese, crisp bacon, spinach, cream cheese, and RO*TEL are baked into a cheesy, delicious hot dip that pairs well with thick tortilla chips. This dip is very fool-proof and will have your family wanting more!
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 51cal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 3.5 quart casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound VELVEETA (16 ounce package) cut into small cubes
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach cooked, drained (remove all moisture)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies drain
- 8 slices bacon cooked until crisp, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare spinach according to the package. Be sure any excess moisture is completely removed. You may also cook down fresh spinach quickly in a pan. If you use fresh spinach, use 4 cups of fresh leaves before cooking.
- Cook bacon until fully cooked and crisp. Once cooled, chop bacon into small pieces.
- Cube VELVEETA into small one inch cubes, and place them in a large bowl.
- Drain RO*TEL and add it to the large bowl with the cheese. Add in half the bacon, the softened cream cheese, and all the spinach. Mix until combined and transfer to a baking dish.
- Add remaining bacon to the top of the baking dish and bake cheese dip for 20 minutes. Cheese will be slightly browned on the edges and bubbly.
- Serve dip warm with thick cut tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Store any leftover dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To heat, add mixture to a microwave safe dish and cook until heated throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 51cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1241IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg