Description
This rich and creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a perfect crowd-pleaser, layered with tangy cream cheese, parmesan, and mozzarella, combined with hearty spinach and artichokes. Baked until warm and melty, it’s an ideal appetizer for parties, served alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Base
- 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup (76g) finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (56g) finely shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Flavoring
- 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp)
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain excess liquid
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a small 1-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the dip doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dairy and Seasonings: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, shredded parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the drained, chopped artichoke hearts and thoroughly squeezed thawed spinach until evenly incorporated throughout the cheesy base.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through, bubbly, and the cheese has melted into a creamy texture.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and melty. Pair with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- This dip is deliciously rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness alongside hearty spinach and artichokes.
- The oven-baked technique ensures the dip is served warm and perfectly melty.
- For easier cleanup, use a non-stick baking dish or apply ample cooking spray.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or extra garlic for more flavor complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
