Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printer-friendly)

Classic, creamy dip with tender spinach and artichoke hearts, blended with rich cheeses. Ideal for parties or easy snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
02 - 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Seasonings and Condiments

08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - If using fresh spinach, sauté in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Let cool, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the dip that actually makes people linger around the serving bowl long after theyve stopped being hungry
  • You can prep everything ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive
02 -
  • Water is the enemy here, so squeeze your spinach until your hands cramp and drain those artichoke hearts thoroughly
  • Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much more smoothly, so plan ahead and take it out of the fridge early
03 -
  • Use full fat cream cheese and sour cream, low fat versions do not melt the same way and can make the dip strangely gummy
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge, the pre-grated cheese has cellulose that prevents it from melting smoothly
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