Campfire Spinach Dip
Author: Heather Painchaud
Upgrade your camping snacks with this warm, cheesy foil packet campfire spinach dip recipe — easy to prep, loaded with flavor, and perfect by the fire.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
- 1 packet Knorr vegetable soup mix optional
In a large bowl, stir together all of the creamy ingredients (sour cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and half the mozzarella).
Add in the spinach and Knorr soup mix. Stir well with a wooden spoon until combined. If you’re making this at home before your trip, store it in an airtight container in your cooler.
Lay out two large sheets of aluminum foil. Spoon the cheese mixture into the center, top with reserved mozzarella, and fold it up, crimping the edges tightly.
Place the packet near the hot coals (not directly in the flames) and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, until everything is warm and bubbly. You can also place it on a campfire grill, barbecue grill, or cook it in a cast-iron skillet if you prefer.
Carefully open the foil (watch out for steam!) and transfer the dip to a bread bowl or serve it straight from the foil with tortilla chips, pita chips, or a sliced baguette.
- Use heavy-duty foil. Regular foil might tear, so double up if needed to prevent leaks.
- Make it spicier by adding fresh jalapeño or red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
- Keep it warm – if you’re not ready to eat right away, keep the dip close to the fire on low heat to stay melty.
- Try a cast-iron skillet if you have one handy. This is another great way to cook the dip over an open fire, like with this skillet dip.
- Pair it with campfire queso for the ultimate camping snack spread.