Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and melted cheeses—perfect for parties and gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

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 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than 20 minutes of actual work, leaving you free to do anything else.
  • The balance of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors keeps people coming back until the dish is empty.
  • You can prep it hours or even a day ahead, then just pop it in the oven when guests arrive.
  • It pairs with almost anything you can dip, from tortilla chips to sourdough slices to carrot sticks.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the moisture from the spinach, the dip will turn soupy and lose its thick, creamy texture.
  • Softening the cream cheese fully at room temperature is essential, cold cream cheese creates lumps no amount of stirring will fix.
  • Don't overbake it or the edges will dry out and the top will crack instead of staying luscious and smooth.
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese base until it's silky smooth, it makes folding in the other ingredients much easier.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the salt or garlic to your preference, once it's baked, it's too late.
  • Serve it in a cast iron skillet for rustic charm and excellent heat retention that keeps it warm longer.
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