Creamy Spinach and Rice Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup Carolina® White Rice
- non-stick cooking spray
- 2 pkgs (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
Spinach dip just got a makeover with the addition of fluffy white rice and cheddar cheese. The perfect app for a last-minute dinner party, it’s simple to make and undeniably delicious. But don’t just take out word for it, try it yourself!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool.Step 2
Coat a 2-quart microwave-safe serving dish with non-stick cooking spray.Step 3
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, garlic and nutmeg. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in rice, spinach and ¾ cup cheddar cheese. Spread mixture into prepared dish. op with remaining cheddar cheese. Microwave 4 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Serve hot with crackers or chips.
Dip it
Grab your favorite package of crunchy pita chips and dip in! Though, before you do, let us say– this isn’t your average spinach dip. It may look and spread the same, but inside we’ve added a few personal touches to this tasty, hot appetizer. Enjoy the irresistible combination of warm creamy spinach and cheesiness– with a few extras. Intrigued? Keep on reading!
A new take on an old classic. We’ve made the most out of your favorite spinach dip by bulking it up with our Carolina® White Rice, a hearty amount of cream cheese, and tangy sharp cheddar. But that’s not all. Additionally, this recipe gets an added bit of warmth with a dash of ground nutmeg and minced garlic. All that, combined with loads of spinach, there’s no doubt that this dip will fill you up.
Whether hosting a Sunday night game or keeping dinner guests entertained while you focus on cooking up a feast, this recipe is guaranteed to delight.
Recipe Tips
Top it up! Make it your own by topping your dip with cooked crumbled bacon, chopped water chestnuts, chopped artichoke hearts, or crumbled blue cheese.
Make it spicy. Can’t resist a little extra heat? Neither can we! After cooking up this dip, top it off with some sriracha or your go-to hot sauce.
Learn how to cook rice in the microwave to make this entire recipe in the microwave with no stove! Alternatively swap in Jasmine Rice if desired for fragrant flavor.
