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    MJ & Hungryman ยป Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes ยป Vegetarian ยป Hot Spinach and Kale Dip

    Hot Spinach and Kale Dip

    By Min On September 16, 2013, Updated March 28, 2020

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    Hot Spinach and Kale Dip

    Hot Spinach and Kale Dip

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    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 cups coarsely chopped spinach
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped kale
    • ยฝ cup corn
    • ยผ cup 2% milk
    • 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
    • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoons sriracha or hot-pepper sauce
    • ยฝ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • If making on the same day, preheat oven to 425ยฐF. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, approx. 5-8 minutes.
    • Add spinach and kale in two additions, letting the first batch wilt down before adding the next. Add corn and cook until greens are completely wilted, tossing frequently, approx. 6-8 minutes. To remove all excess liquid, transfer to a colander and drain. (If you are making this in advance, simply allow the spinach and kale mixture to cook before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerate.)
    • Bring milk to a simmer. Add cream cheese and cook, whisking, until melted and well incorporated. Add the spinach and kale mixture, Worcestershire sauce, sriracha, and ยผ cup mozzarella. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled shallow baking dish. Top with remaining ยผ cup mozzarella. Bake until cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.
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    I never watched football before I got married.  However, I had a tremendous appreciation for the sportโ€™s incredible influence and power in uniting people and instilling a pride for the team that they support.  Living in Austin, Iโ€™ve quickly learned that come September, itโ€™s burnt orange time (although maroon has been making a strong showing latelyโ€ฆHungryman prefers that I donโ€™t mention that little tidbit).  To please my diehard Longhorn letโ€™s just say that burnt orange is the only acceptable color during this season ;).  Emory didnโ€™t have a football team so I donโ€™t have to worry about being unfaithful to my alma mater by sporting the color myself.

    While I would love to watch the games with him, with so much going on in my life right now, it just doesnโ€™t seem likely.  However, since Iโ€™m such a wonderful wife (ahem..right, Tim?), I will continue to make him some delicious eats.

    Hot Spinach and Kale Dip

    Last week, I made hot spinach and kale dip, which was a HUGE success!  I got him to eat kale and actually enjoy it!

     

     

     

     

     

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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, Iโ€™m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Megan says

      July 13, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      I'd really like to make this, but I can't get the link to work properly. It just brings up a blank tab.

      • Min says

        July 15, 2015 at 8:39 am

        Hi Megan! The Healthy Aperture website was down for several days, but it's up and running now! The link is active, and I can't wait for you to try this soon ;).

    2. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

      September 21, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      Girl, we are like 2 hours from each other! Totally need to meet up sometime, amidst your busy schedule! This looks awesome, love hot dips during football season and love anything with kale now. Pinning and making soon!

      • Min says

        September 22, 2013 at 3:08 pm

        Yes yes we MUST! Things are a bit crazy right now but let's set something up in couple of months ;).

    3. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      September 21, 2013 at 12:19 am

      I am totally loving this, Min! Thanks so much for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends - Have a great weekend!

    4. Kimiko says

      September 19, 2013 at 1:46 am

      This spinach and kale dip sounds amazing. I've been thinking about what kind of things I should start cooking on Sundays while my husband watches football, but I don't want to go the greasy, fatty food route. This sounds perfect...cheesy and indulgent, but with spinach and kale it's a little more guilt-free. I'm so glad you left a comment on my blog a while back, so that I was able to discover yours. I love your blog so far. Good luck with school. ๐Ÿ™‚

    5. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      September 18, 2013 at 11:49 pm

      Yes not only you are a great wife, but wonderful food blogger who shares the recipe with us! Gotta check the recipe. I love using kale and this dip sounds like great choice for people who don't like kale (my family likes it, but at party... :)).

    6. Erin @ Table for 7 says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      I just can't handle football, luckily, my oldest son is starting to get into it, so, my husband watches with him instead ๐Ÿ™‚
      This dip looks incredible Min! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays!!

    7. Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says

      September 16, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      Yum, I love spinach and artichoke dip. This sounds great too!

      • Min says

        September 17, 2013 at 7:29 am

        Thanks Melanie! I love spinach and artichoke dip also but it's always fun to mix it up a lil' ๐Ÿ˜‰

    8. Coffee and Crumpets says

      September 16, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Your husband is so sweet, I love his comment above ! Burnt orange is the colour in our home too, thanks to my children who are too young to go to UT but are staunch supporters because they are hardcore Texans! Of course, they are also UH Cougar supporters too.
      Coming from England, I had no interest in American foot ball and didn't watch it for years. Then my husband happened, and he played in high school so I began to take interest. Was always sporty myself in HS, and now watch all NFL games with my hubby. I am a Peyton fan and thankfully he came to the Broncos so I could support my city! I am also a honorary Texans fan ๐Ÿ™‚
      This spinach and kale dip is an awesome idea! We love kale anyway and I need to start making treats for Sundays. I'm a bit behind this year.
      Hope you're having a great week Min!

      Nazneen

      • Min says

        September 17, 2013 at 7:28 am

        Hi Nazneen! He is kinda sweet, huh? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Ooh! Can't wait for Tim to read your comment! He loves his Longhorns and Texans!! Oh and he went to UH for pharmacy school ;).
        Haha, I like how you put it.."then my husband happened." I can relate. Oh speaking of Peyton Manning...In college (so before meeting Tim with absolutely no interest in football), he came to our school (Emory) to speak at our senior banquet type thing. You can imagine... it was mad house. Everybody lined up to get his autograph, get pictures taken with him, etc. I thought they were crazy and just stuffed my face in the corner somewhere. One of my biggest regrets....

        I just read your post, Nazneen. So thankful that you're well on your way to recovery and that your family and the house are safe!

      • Hungryman says

        September 18, 2013 at 1:23 pm

        Nazneen... Your comment put a huge smile on my face. It seems like our households would get along just fine :). I did my undergrad studies at UT and then pharmacy school at UH. Does that make me a lougar?? And although I was heartbroken for years after the Houston Oilers left for Tennessee, I can now proudly call the Texans my team. I'm a Peyton Manning fan, too. I'm so glad that he was able to come back after all that neck surgery. But I must admit...I do hold my breath every time he takes a hit.

    9. Hungryman says

      September 16, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      Wonderful wife? Absolutely right!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      • Min says

        September 17, 2013 at 7:20 am

        Hehe I was going to say, let's not make our readers barf..but then I read Nazneen's comment below..I forgive you ;). Thanks, hun! Hope you have a great day at work! 2nd week of clinicals for me..

    10. Jen and Emily says

      September 16, 2013 at 1:46 pm

      Oh yum! That dips looks like the perfect thing to top of a cozy Sunday afternoon! If you liked the dip, you should definately check out our "Ultimate Spinach Dip" we just posted about on our blog... everything from bacon to mushrooms! I even got my little brother to eat it!
      https://layersofhappiness.com/got-game-day-food-the-ultimate-spinach-dip/

      Missed ya at the Healthy Living Summit!

      • Min says

        September 17, 2013 at 7:18 am

        Ooh! Your dip sounds delicious! Love the addition of turkey bacon and Greek yogurt. I'm still trying to get my husband to like turkey bacon. I hope you ladies had a blast at the HLS! Hope I can attend next year.

    11. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      September 16, 2013 at 7:56 am

      I was introduced to football by my husband too ๐Ÿ™‚ I have come to appreciate it, but like you, find it takes too much time to watch consistently! Catering though - that I can do ๐Ÿ˜‰ Great dip Min!

      • Min says

        September 17, 2013 at 7:17 am

        I can watch one or two games, no problem..but def not all weekend long like he does..In a way, I'm glad bc now I don't have to feel so guilty about spending the weekend writing papers. Wish we lived close so our men can do their thing while we have fun in the kitchen ๐Ÿ˜‰

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