This easy cheesy asparagus spinach dip is ready to rock your next party or potluck!
Guys, I have an announcement.
WE’RE MOVING BACK TO FLORIDA! FLORIDA!!!
I am so completely out-of-my-mind exited! I’ve spent over 25 years calling the sunshine state home and was starting to wonder if we’d ever get the chance to move back. We did! It’s happening! Thank you Marine Corps!!!!
And with that, I’ve exhausted my exclamation point usage for the day.
Though I clearly want to jump for joy, the whole ordeal little bittersweet. I’m really going to miss this little house of mine and my neighborhood full of crazy. I wish I could uproot both and take them with me. This is the first time we’ve really set down roots and saying goodbye to my friends-turned-family is going to be so flipping hard.
Cue ugly cry.
sidenote: Is their a tinder page for finding new BFFs?
As super exciting as a fresh start is, this one has me weepy. I’m not entirely sure, but running into a compete stranger’s house and plopping down on the couch is probably frowned upon. Maybe… Probably. I’ll let you know how it goes when I forget where I am and actually attempt it! Eek!
Luckily I get to take you guys with me! We can stay up all night snacking on spinach dip and veggies, gabbing about how awesome asparagus is and how we’re going to eat eleventy million heirloom tomatoes once they’re in season… Just me? Fine, we don’t have to talk about veggies, but we will eat them!
Easy Cheesy Asparagus Spinach Dip
This easy cheesy asparagus spinach dip is a veg-tastic spin on the classic! With an entire bunch of asparagus spears and a whole box of fresh spinach in the recipe, green has never tasted so good! If you love spinach and artichoke dip you’re going to adore this tasty twist!
Easy Cheesy Asparagus Spinach Dip
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus [approx 38 spears]
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5-6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese coarsely grated + packed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 2-3 oz grated or sliced mozzarella cheese
- parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes to garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Trim and rinse your asparagus stalks, then blanch or steam until tender.
- In a food processor, combine asparagus, garlic, cream cheese, and parm cheese along with your garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt and paprika. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- In a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, sauté an entire package of spinach with a little bit of olive oil, then add your asparagus dip.
- Fold together and top with fresh mozzarella [or try gouda!] and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with your favorites [parsley, part, red pepper flakes, etc...] and grab your favorite dippers!
- Dive in!
Notes
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so . . . how was it?
Ah-mazing! I’m sure a few of you are scratching your heads wondering whyyyy on earth I snuck asparagus spears into spinach dip, but you know you’re curious! I’ve long been a fan of whipping up asparagus pesto as a sauce and spread for pasta, flatbreads, pizza, and sandwiches, and this dreamy dip takes its fantastic flavor to the next level! Try it!
Dive in with tortilla chips, crusty bread, crunchy crudities, and all your favorite dippers!
If you get a chance to try this gorgeous green asparagus spinach dip recipe, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Made this recipe for a luncheon at my work and everyone raved about it. Was a hit!!!!! I saved this recipe for my future use. Also everyone asked for the recipe. I don’t really like asparagus, but was delicious in this dip.
Ahhh yay!!! So glad it was a hit. Thanks JoAnn!
Healthy and nutrition packed dip. In this way I can eat a lot of veggies. Thank you for sharing wonderful recipe.
Thank you!
This was just amazing!!!!
The hint of red pepper and then the stringy mozzarella on top.
OH SO GOOD!
Thank you 😀
Thank you Claire! So super happy to hear it!
um. How did I miss this? Geeze, instead of informing me of this amazing recipe you go and tend to the chickpeas fever. who are you?
38 Spears of Asparagus?
Yup! The entire banded bunch you buy at the store/market! It’s delicious!
So excited for you! Whenever I go home, I always drive over to FL for Tijauna Flats and next time, I’m going to force you to hang out with me and all my kids.
Yes please. We will let them run wild in TFlatts while we nom tacos and beer <3 ole mofo!
I’m so thrilled for y’all!!! I hope the move goes well.
Meetup.com can be pretty useful for making friends & finding people with common interests in a new area! 🙂
This recipe contains three of my favorites of all times! So gonna make these for the next BBQ!
Florida sounds so exciting! I guess moving to another place is always a scary thing. Making new friends and making a new home. But it’s an adventure and surely worth it!
Congratulations!! We just got done with a move. 🙂
I will stay up all night talking veggies and heirloom tomatoes with you. I actually eyeballed some at the grocery store today but since they’re not local yet, I’m biding my time.
So excited for you about Florida. That is fantastic news!!! You go mama.
Ooo, where in Florida? I’m in Brevard County 🙂
First up, CONGRATS!! How exciting on your move back to Florida! 🙂 I totally know your feelings of leaving friends that have become family… We did that last year, and it was so bittersweet! Thinking of you as you make these changes!
Secondly, THIS DIP! Oh my. You never cease to amaze me.
congrats on the big news! i am so happy for you and your family 🙂
I may have to throw a party just so I have an excuse to make this. Good luck with your move!
Thanks Molly! I’m a little nervous for a mil-move with a toddler but OMG FLORIDA!!!!!!