By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 21, 2018
Creamy Spinach Dip Crostini is such a classy and unique appetizer to serve at your next party. Cheesy Spinach Dip is loved by all, and now you don’t need the chips to enjoy! Warm Spinach Parmesan Dip piled onto toasty French Bread makes the ultimate crostini appetizers. This is one of our favorite game day or holiday recipes to make in a pinch.
Creamy Spinach Dip Appetizer
Creamy spinach dip plus toasty crostini equals the best party appetizer! This easy spinach parmesan dip gets piled onto fresh crostini for a bit size treat.
I don’t know why I’ve never thought of this before. I love spinach dip and I love crusty French bread; clearly the two seem like a match made in heaven. So I’ve combined them to create this Creamy Spinach Dip Crostini Appetizer!
A good crostini recipe is something everyone should know, because you never know when you might be heading to a potluck, holiday party, or game day celebration. Plus it’s an easy appetizer you can whip up for unexpected guests.
This easy Spinach Parmesan Dip Crostini is PERFECT for sharing and such a fun and unique recipe everyone will love. I guarantee that people will be asking for this recipe when you bring a batch to your next soiree.
Make this your simple, go-to recipe for a unique and delicious appetizer. It’s always a party favorite!
French Bread Crostini Recipe
You guys might remember me working with La Brea Bakery in the past. We have made everything from French Bread Pizza Bites to Individual French Onion Dip Bread Bowls . I say this with all sincerity, their breads are second to none and we are SO lucky to have them at our local grocery stores. La Brea Bakery recently launched their new La Brea Bakery Reserve line of Demi-Baguettes with Kroger and I could not be more excited. This French Baguette…YOU GUYS!
La Brea Bakery is proud to share the story of La Brea Bakery Reserve, artisan breads made from single origin heirloom grains. The Fortuna Wheat in these demi-baguettes was grown in the wheat fields of Big Sky Country, Montana, which is a region unlike where other wheat is grown. The result is a crisp crust and creamy crumb from the cracked wheat berries, that embrace the beauty of farming and the true taste of artisan bread.
It doesn’t taste at all like the other bread at your local store. It tastes like freshly baked bread…and in my case MUCH more delicious than I could ever make myself. I’m so in love. Crispy crunchy outside, and soft delicious inside.
How to Make Spinach Parmesan Dip Crostini Appetizers
This crostini appetizer recipe is so simple and only takes a few minutes to make. The mix of creamy spinach dip and toasted crostini is just perfect!
I toasted the bread in a mixture of garlic, butter, parmesan and parsley. Then I topped it off with the spinach parmesan dip, made from spinach, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and cream cheese. It’s such a delicious flavor combination. Everything we love about classic spinach dip but in bruschetta form! Isn’t that fun?
I can’t wait for you to wow the guests at your next party with this Parmesan Spinach Dip Crostini!
This Creamy Spinach Dip Crostini is everything you need for the perfect party. Just mix up some fun cocktails and you’re in business!
Be sure to check your local Kroger for La Brea Bakery Reserve Demi-Baguettes. They can be found in the specialty cheese section. You will not regret it! Serve it with your favorite creamy chicken soup , chili recipe , or as the base for this fun Parmesan Spinach Dip Bruschetta.
See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Parmesan Spinach Dip Crostini. Enjoy!
Try these other spinach dip inspired dishes:
- Healthy Crockpot Spinach Dip
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Spinach Artichoke Pull Apart Bread
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Edamame with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 Loaf La Brea Bakery Reserve French Demi-Baguette sliced into 1/2 inch slices
- ▢ 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- ▢ 1 box frozen chopped spinach 8 ounces
- ▢ 4 ounces light cream cheese
- ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ▢ 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Optional Toppings
- ▢ pepitas and shaved parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Lay the bread slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- Brush each top side of bread liberally with the butter mixture. Take 1/2 cup grated parmesan and sprinkle over the top of each bread slice.
- Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes or until toasty and starting to brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the spinach, cream cheese, lemon juice, pesto, salt/pepper, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Blend until as smooth as you like.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spinach dip onto each piece of bread and sprinkle with a bit more grated parmesan.
- If not ready to serve, cover with plastic wrap and keep in fridge up to 6 hours or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and place under a broiler for 3-4 minutes or until spinach mixture is hot and bubbly and bread is toasted to your liking.
- Garnish with pepitas or shaved parmesan (optional)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Creamy Spinach Dip Crostini Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf La Brea Bakery Reserve French Demi-Baguette sliced into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 box frozen chopped spinach 8 ounces
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Optional Toppings
- pepitas and shaved parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Lay the bread slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
- Brush each top side of bread liberally with the butter mixture. Take 1/2 cup grated parmesan and sprinkle over the top of each bread slice.
- Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes or until toasty and starting to brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the spinach, cream cheese, lemon juice, pesto, salt/pepper, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Blend until as smooth as you like.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spinach dip onto each piece of bread and sprinkle with a bit more grated parmesan.
- If not ready to serve, cover with plastic wrap and keep in fridge up to 6 hours or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and place under a broiler for 3-4 minutes or until spinach mixture is hot and bubbly and bread is toasted to your liking.
- Garnish with pepitas or shaved parmesan (optional)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
