Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printer-friendly)
A rich blend of spinach and artichokes baked creamy and golden, perfect for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
02 - 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Chips
12 - 8 oz tortilla chips or pita chips, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted or heated through if using frozen. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Fold in chopped artichokes and cooked spinach mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a greased 1-quart baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top. The edges should be slightly caramelized.
07 - Serve hot with tortilla chips or pita chips for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This is the kind of dip that disappears before people even remember to ask what's in it
- The combination of three cheeses creates that irresistible restaurant-style pull everyone craves
02 -
- I once skipped the step of wilting the spinach first and ended up with a watery mess that never quite thickened up properly
- Greasing your baking dish thoroughly makes all the difference between easy serving and scraping baked cheese off the sides
03 -
- Let the cream cheese sit out for a full hour before you start mixing, it makes the difference between silky smooth and frustratingly lumpy
- If you're bringing this to a party, bake it at home first and reheat for 10 minutes at the destination