Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Warm blend of spinach, artichokes, and creamy cheese, ideal for sharing and snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
02 - 5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy & Cheese

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts, thawed spinach, minced garlic, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
04 - Add salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired; mix thoroughly to combine.
05 - Transfer the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish, smooth the top, and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over it.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
07 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes and tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • The creamy, cheesy warmth wins over both vegetable lovers and people who claim they don't eat vegetables.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive, which is a beautiful thing.
02 -
  • If your spinach is even slightly wet, your dip will split and become greasy rather than creamy—I learned this the hard way at a dinner party.
  • Taste the mixture before it goes in the oven; once it bakes, the flavors concentrate and you can't adjust it easily.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated cheese if you can; the pre-shredded kind contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting as smoothly.
  • If you want extra depth, toast your garlic in a little butter for 30 seconds before adding it to the mixture—it transforms the whole flavor profile.

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