Spanakopita Dip Recipe

This Spanakopita Dip transforms the classic Greek pastry into a creamy, cheesy dip loaded with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s perfect for scooping with pita chips or crunchy veggies for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.

Why This Recipe Works

Creamy Perfection: The combination of three distinct cheeses along with creamy Greek yogurt creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this dip. The tangy feta provides authentic Greek flavor, while cream cheese adds richness and helps bind the dip, and mozzarella creates that delicious golden-brown top.

Spanakopita Flavors Made Easy: This easy spanakopita dip recipe transforms classic spanakopita flavors – the savory combination of spinach, feta, and dill – into an approachable dip format that requires no phyllo-wrapping skills. You get all the beloved tastes of the traditional Greek pie with a fraction of the effort!

Supplies Needed

• 8×8 inch baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet
• Large mixing bowl
• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Medium skillet

Ingredients

• Spinach: Fresh spinach is preferred as it provides better texture, but you can use frozen spinach if it is thoroughly drained.
• Green Onions: Adds a mild onion flavor without overpowering the dip – use both white and green parts.
• Garlic Cloves: For a deep savory flavor!
• Fresh Parsley: Fresh parsley is essential for an herbaceous flavor.
• Cream Cheese: Make sure it is softened to room temperature for easy mixing!
• Greek Yogurt: Adding full fat Greek yogurt adds a tangy, creamy flavor and makes the dip a bit lighter in texture. Alternatively, you can use sour cream.
• Feta Cheese: For the best flavor, use feta cheese in brine!
• Spices: You will need oregano, dill, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes to season up the spanakopita dip to perfection!
• Mozzarella Cheese: Top it all off with mozzarella cheese for a melty, gooey layer of cheese on top!
• Phyllo Dough: Crinkle 1-2 sheets over the top and brush with butter to get a nice golden brown topping (this is optional but makes it look so beautiful).

Preparation

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 375 F. and lightly grease a small baking dish or cast iron pan.
2. Cook Green Onions & Spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and cook the green onions and garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook for another minute to remove excess moisture. Remove from heat.
3. Combine Additional Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), feta, parsley, oregano, dill, salt and black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in the spinach mixture until well combined.
4. Top with Mozzarella: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top. If adding the phyllo, crinkle the sheet over the top and brush on some melted butter (this helps with browning).
5. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is golden and bubbly. If using phyllo, toss crumbled phyllo with melted butter and scatter on top for a crispy finish.
6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.

Expert Cooking Tips

• It is important to cook the spinach slightly before adding it to the dip, to cook out some of the moisture. Excess moisture can make the dip runny.
• Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for at least an hour before mixing to ensure smooth incorporation!
• Don’t overmix the feta! I like to keep some smaller chunks of feta in there for texture variation.

What To Pair With It

Serve this warm spanakopita spinach dip with various dippers, like:

• Warm Garlic Pita Bread
• Air Fryer Pita Chips
• Crisp vegetables like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and carrots
• Toasted baguette slices or these delicious everything bagel chips

If you are having a party and need additional appetizers, I recommend serving spanakopita dip with other Mediterranean inspired appetizers, like my tirokafteri dip, or this Armenian cheese boreg.

More Recipes To Try

• Tomato Phyllo Pie
• Mussels in White Wine Cream Sauce
• Smoked Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Garlic Dip Recipe
• Smoked Baba Ganoush