Simple Homemade Creamy Garlic Spinach Dip with Pita Chips

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •3 garlic cloves, minced
• •3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• •8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• •1/2 cup sour cream
• •1/4 cup mayonnaise
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• •1 teaspoon lemon juice
• •1 package pita bread, cut into triangles
• •1 tablespoon olive oil (for pita chips)
• •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for pita chips)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), and lemon juice.

5. 5

   Fold the cooked spinach and garlic mixture into the creamy mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Transfer the dip mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.

7. 7

   While the dip bakes, prepare the pita chips: Arrange pita triangles on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.

8. 8

   Bake pita chips in the oven alongside the dip for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp.

9. 9

   Carefully remove the dip and pita chips from the oven and let cool slightly.

10. 10

    Serve the warm spinach dip with crispy pita chips on the side.