Goat Cheese Spinach Dip

This is an upgrade to your typical spinach dip. Onions and peppers provide a depth of flavor to this creamy concoction, and the sharpness of the goat cheese really bring this dip to another level. 

Recipe Stats

Total Time: 45 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12

• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz sour cream
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 1/4 red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bag spinach
• 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, fry bacon until crispy.
3. Leaving grease in skillet, remove bacon and place on a plate lined with paper towel, to drain.
4. In the same large skillet over medium heat, add onions, peppers, and a pinch of salt; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
5. Add mushrooms; saute 5 more minutes. Add garlic and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream with a hand mixer.
7. Fold in spinach, pepper, and mushroom mixture; fold in goat cheese; fold in bacon.
8. Transfer dip to an oven-safe dish; bake for 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
9. Serve warm with crackers, bread and/or veggies.

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