Cheesy Havarti Hot Spinach Dip is a simple baked cheese dip that’s the perfect appetizer for every party. Simple to make & ready in about 30 minutes. YUM!
Oh how I love this season. We have parties full of snack foods, game day happening all the time which is also a great time for snack food & then all sorts of other celebrations that call for the most delicious appetizers too. Can you tell I’m all about the snack foods? I just love reasons to munch on appetizers all day long. One of my latest obsessions, hot cheese dip. It’s so incredibly simple to make & people just can’t get enough of it. I know I like to park my seat next to the pan & just enjoy until it’s gone.
Cheesy Havarti Hot Spinach Dip
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This really is my favorite season because we always have some sort of appetizer going. I would much rather nibble on a spread of snacks than sit down to a massive meal. So it’s a good thing we really know a thing or two about party foods. I think it’s because my mother-in-law was such a fabulous hostess. She made the most amazing party spreads & where was I??? Sitting right there in my stool at the counter so I could eat the entire party away. Yep- I love those snack foods.
Just look at that cheese. Oh my goodness, we paired this with some awesome apricot crackers that had just enough sweetness to cut the saltiness of the cheese. It was delectable! I like to use THIS Cast Iron Skillet for this recipe.
Cheesy Havarti Hot Spinach Dip
Cheesy Havarti Hot Spinach Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayo or sour cream - or half & half of each
- ½ cup havarti cheese
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 3-4 tbsp dried minced onions or other flavoring such as ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning or Italian seasoning.
- 2 cups **Optional - shredded chicken, cooked lobster, lump cram beat, browned sausage, or any other favorite.
Air Fryer Version
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or mayo - or half & half of each
- ¼ cup havarti cheese
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- 1-2 tbsp dried minced onions or other flavoring such as ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning or Italian seasoning.
- 1 cup **Optional - shredded chicken, cooked lobster, lump cram beat, browned sausage, or any other favorite.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Spray a small cast iron skillet with cooking spray- set aside
- In a mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except spinach & mix well until fully combined into one large cheese ball.
- Fold in spinach, seasonings and then any desired meat & transfer to prepared skillet.
- Bake 20-50 minutes & then broil for an additional 5-7 minutes or until deep golden & bubbly.
- Serve with crostini or crackers.
Air Fryer Version
- Combine all ingredients except spinach & mix well until fully combined into one large cheese ball.
- Fold in spinach, seasonings, and then any desired meat & transfer an air fryer-safe dish or ramekin.
- Cook at 320 degrees for 12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
You really have to make this!!! I guarantee you will be the hero of the party!
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Tamar says
Look at that golden brown top!!
Courtney says
Yes, please! This looks right up my alley.
Jess says
YUMMY!!
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Diane @ An Extraordinary Day says
You’ve been featured at Project Inspire{d}! Merry Christmas!
Miz Helen says
Hi Gina,
This is a perfect dip for the big game days that are coming up! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a wonderful week and hope to see you soon!
Miz Helen