🥬 Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach artichoke dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties, served warm with bread, crackers, or vegetables. Its rich flavor comes from a blend of cheeses, garlic, and tender spinach and artichoke hearts.
📝 Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip (Serves 6–8)
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10 oz / 280 g) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2️⃣ Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in chopped spinach and artichoke hearts until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Bake
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.
🔥 Tips
- For extra creaminess, add ¼ cup heavy cream.
- Use fresh spinach for a brighter flavor — sauté first to remove excess water.
- Mix in some chopped green onions or roasted garlic for extra depth.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Party appetizer with crackers or bread slices
- As a topping for baked potatoes
- Spread in sandwiches or wraps
- Served with fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers)
I can also provide a hot skillet version that stays warm for entertaining or a slow cooker version for effortless prep. Do you want me to give one of those?
