Description
This creamy and flavorful Spinach Artichoke Dip is a classic crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and spinach, it bakes until hot and bubbly, creating a deliciously smooth dip to enjoy with chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, well softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp minced garlic (1 garlic clove)
- 2/3 cup (76g) finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (56g) finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 6 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain excess liquid
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a small 1-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, shredded parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Vegetables: Gently fold in the drained and chopped artichoke hearts along with the thawed and squeezed spinach, ensuring the mixture is evenly combined.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and melty on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the dip warm alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute light cream cheese, Greek yogurt for sour cream, and light mayonnaise.
- Make sure to squeeze all excess water from the thawed spinach and artichokes to avoid a watery dip.
- Use freshly grated parmesan and mozzarella for the best flavor and texture.
- The dip can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time by 5 minutes if baking chilled.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like fresh vegetable sticks for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
