Description
This festive Spinach Dip Christmas Tree Appetizer is a delightful centerpiece for any holiday gathering. Bursting with creamy flavors and vibrant colors, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the palate. Easy to prepare, this whimsical dish combines fresh spinach, rich cheeses, and colorful veggies to create a savory sensation that will leave your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable sticks (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers) for decoration
- Breadsticks or tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and shredded cheeses until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed.
- On a platter lined with parchment paper, shape the spinach mixture into a triangular tree shape.
- Decorate with sliced vegetables as ornaments and arrange breadsticks or tortilla chips around the base as branches.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required, assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg