Spooky Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip

Spooky Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip is a creamy, cheesy spinach dip decorated with edible “tombstone” crackers and veggies for a fun Halloween twist. It’s the perfect party appetizer—easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to spook and delight your guests!

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Course: Appetizer, Party Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Spooky Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time:: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: People

Calories: 160kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl (medium or large)
Spatula or spoon
Knife & cutting board (if chopping)
Measuring spoons & cups
Serving bowl or shallow dish
(Optional) parchment paper or small items for decoration

Ingredients

For The Dip

4 cups fresh spinach chopped or equivalent frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
8 oz ≈ 225 g cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or you can use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack or mix
1 tsp garlic powder or 1–2 cloves fresh minced garlic
½ tsp seasoned salt
Crackers / breadsticks choose gluten-free options if needed

For Serving

Veggie sticks carrots, celery
Tortilla chips or gluten-free chips
Extra crackers or pita bread

Instructions

Prep the spinach

If using frozen spinach: thaw fully, then place in a fine sieve or colander. Press or squeeze out as much liquid as you can (using paper towels helps).
If using fresh spinach: wash thoroughly, dry well, then chop finely.

Mix the base

In your mixing bowl, put the softened cream cheese and sour cream / Greek yogurt. Stir until smooth.
Add garlic powder (or minced garlic) and seasoned salt. Mix well.

Add cheese & spinach

Stir in the shredded cheese (cheddar / Monterey Jack / Pepper Jack).
Fold in the spinach until evenly distributed. You should see little green flecks.

Taste and adjust

Taste a bit. If you want more garlic flavor, add a pinch of fresh garlic or extra garlic powder.
If it feels too thick, you can add a tablespoon of milk or yogurt to loosen (but do this sparingly).

Chill (optional but recommended)

Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. This helps flavors meld and the texture firm up.
If you skip chilling, serve immediately.

Decorate the graveyard

Arrange your crackers or breadsticks upright in the dip to look like tombstones.
Use extra veggie sticks or chips around to create “walkways” or “dirt.”
If you like, dust a bit of paprika or black pepper around edges for “soil.”

Serve

Place the dip where guests can reach, and surround with veggies, chips, crackers, pita.

Tip: If your crackers or breadsticks are fragile, place them gently and don’t overload the dip area. Put heavier ones toward the center so they stay upright.

Notes

The key to a good texture is draining the spinach well — too much water and the dip becomes watery.
Softening cream cheese ahead (leave at room temp) helps mixing smoother.
Decorating is fun but light touches are best — too many crackers can break the surface.
The spooky tombstone look is just for fun; the flavor is what wins people over.

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