Spinach Artichoke Creamy Dip (Printable)
Creamy baked dip with spinach, artichokes, and a blend of cheeses, ideal for parties and snacks.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
02 - 5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - ½ cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
08 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 1–1.5 quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly incorporated.
04 - Gently fold in chopped artichoke hearts and spinach until evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and lightly golden on top.
07 - Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by tortilla chips, baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of crowd pleaser that makes people ask for the recipe before they even leave
- The frozen spinach trick means you can prep this in ten minutes flat
02 -
- Squeezing the frozen spinach until no water comes out makes all the difference between creamy and watery
- Room temperature cream cheese blends so much better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving cuts through the richness beautifully
- Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil add a nice pop of color on top