I only discovered Mascarpone Cheese in the past couple of years but love the creamy element that adds something special to so many recipes when used in place of cream cheese, sour cream or even mayonnaise. I saw this post from Steamy Kitchen right before the New Years holiday and just had to serve it to my guests for a party I hosted. Jaden was inspired by Allison Hooper from In a Cheesemaker’s Kitchen and I thank both of them and Jaden especially for her beautiful photograph. My guests dug in before I had a chance to take one but I’ll forgive them (this time), not everyone knows the house rule – Do not touch or eat ANYTHING without permission first; ever.
I suggest you do serve it in separate ramekins…avoids having people get crushed when they all crowd around just one bowl!
Warm Spinach Mascarpone Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and excess water removed (squeeze between your hands or use colander and press water out)
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt (1/4 teaspoon table salt)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly grated if you have)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add onions and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes over medium heat
- Add spinach and saute until it’s warm, but still bright green; approximately 30 seconds.
- Season and toss with spices. Turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone cheese and the grated Parmesan.
- Pour into 2 (1 cup ea) bowls or ramekins (oven-safe) and bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve warm with french or pita bread, celery sticks, carrots, sliced peppers, broccoli or snap peas
Yields 2 cups
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I never thought of making dips with mascarpone, either! Great idea and a lovely dip. mmmmm!
BTW – I’ve left a couple of awards for you over at my place – stop by when you can! :-))
This looks wonderful Barb, and great photo. I’ve never thought about making dips with marscapone. Can’t wait to try this one.
It was very good, really makes a difference, so silky smooth. Trying to watch the chip and dip stuff but maybe for Super Bowl it might be perfect.