Description
This creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, and mozzarella with tender artichoke hearts and spinach, it bakes into a melty, flavorful dip that’s great served with chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
- Pepper, to taste
Cheese
- 2/3 cup (76g) finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (56g) finely shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables
- 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain excess liquid
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a small (1 quart) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, shredded parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts and drained spinach into the cheese mixture. Make sure they are evenly distributed to balance the flavors throughout the dip.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and melty on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve warm. This dip pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for scooping.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance. After assembling, refrigerate it. When ready to serve, let the dip rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake as directed.
- It reheats well in the microwave in small portions, making it convenient for snacking over several days. Reheating the entire dish at once hasn’t been tested but warming small servings is effective.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
