Cheesy Spinach Dip
by Tarla Dalal
A very cheesy dip that tastes fab with thin and crispy Melba Toast! Ideal to serve at parties, the Cheesy Spinach Dip is made easily by combining white sauce, cheese and spinach. Perked up with pepper and chilli flakes, this wonderful dip goes down well with adults and kids alike.
Cheesy Spinach Dip recipe - How to make Cheesy Spinach Dip
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1.50 cups
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched spinach (palak)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
For Serving
melba toast
Method
- Method
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the plain flour and cook on a medium flame for a few seconds, while stirring continuously.
- Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the cheese, chilli flakes, spinach, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with melba toast.
Cheesy Spinach Dip Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 27 cal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 268.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 44.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26.9 mg |
| Sodium | 33.1 mg |
| Potassium | 19.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Outbrain
Your kids dont like spinach and you want them to have it, this is what you should make. Spinach with cheese and white sauce has the creaminess that kids would love. The chilli flakes and pepper gives a little spice to it.. I also add herbs sometimes and it blends well into the dip..