Jamaican Callaloo Spinach Dip
Calaloo into spinach dip if you are bored with spinach, and looking for a new way to make spinach dip then definitely use Callaloo. This crowd-pleasing party dip is a creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, callaloo, and various cheeses and chips for dipping. Take your basic oven-baked spinach dip and made it on the stovetop to take it to the next level.
Ingredients
- 1 can callaloo or 2 cups fresh drain excess water
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp complete seasoning to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounce cream cheese 1/2 package
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (reserve half for topping)
- 1 cup gouda cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- chips crackers, bread, or vegetables for dipping
Instructions
If you are not using frozen callaloo. Now is the time to start cooking the callaloo up (RECIPE HERE) . Let it cool and drain all liquid.- Heat a large saucepan over low-medium heat and melt butter, when the butter is melted add flour and stir until smooth. (You do not have to add flour and make a rue if you don't have time.) Skip if needed.
- In this order: Add heavy cream first, then stir then add sour cream, cream cheese, seasonings. Give it a stir
- Add the cheese, gouda cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese
- When the mixture begins to melt, turn the heat to low.
- Season with salt, pepper, and complete seasoning. Add cooked, canned or fresh callaloo and combine well. Slowly stir and simmer ingredients until all cheese is completely melted and the dip becomes creamy and well combined. Cook for about another 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.Cooked Callaloo: If using cooked callaloo cool and drain liquid.Fresh/Frozen Callaloo: Rinse and Drain all liquid. Canned Callaloo: Drain liquid.
- Turn your oven on broil and caramelize the top for 3-4 mins
- Serve immediately when it's warm with, crackers or tortilla chips
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Final Thoughts
This Jamaican Callaloo Cheese Dip is everything you didn’t know you needed—cheesy, creamy, and packed with Caribbean flavor in every bite. It’s easy to make, wildly versatile, and sure to be the most talked-about dish on the table. Whether you’re representing your culture or just love trying new twists on comfort food classics, this dip is the move.
So the next time you need a show-stopping appetizer that hits every note—savory, creamy, and bold—this is the one to make. Serve it hot, scoop it up, and let the island vibes roll.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 816mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1081IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 0.3mg
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