Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and three cheeses baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect party appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 can (14 oz) 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
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns any gathering into the kind where people linger in the kitchen instead of leaving early.
  • You can assemble it in the morning and bake it right before guests arrive, no last minute panic required.
  • The creamy, cheesy blend with tender artichokes and spinach tastes like something from a restaurant, but costs a fraction of the price.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day when the flavors have melded together.
02 -
  • Squeeze the spinach until your hands hurt, because even a little extra moisture will turn your dip into soup.
  • Softening the cream cheese completely before mixing saves you from lumps and makes the whole process faster and smoother.
  • Don't skip the five minute cooling time after baking, the dip thickens as it cools and becomes much easier to scoop.
03 -
  • Add a layer of extra mozzarella on top halfway through baking for a thicker, gooey cheese crust that everyone will fight over.
  • Use a cast iron skillet instead of a baking dish for a rustic presentation that goes straight from oven to table and stays warm longer.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the salt or garlic to your preference, because once it's baked, you can't go back.
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