Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Creamy blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and rich cheeses—perfect for parties and gatherings.

# What You 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 the 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 finely.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Fold the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the dairy mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom and sides.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and golden brown on top.
07 - Allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like something from a restaurant but uses ingredients you probably already have.
  • You can assemble it in the morning and bake it right before guests arrive.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and sometimes taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the spinach dry, you'll end up with a soupy mess that won't hold its shape on a chip.
  • Softening the cream cheese is non-negotiable, cold cream cheese will never blend smoothly no matter how long you stir.
03 -
  • Use a shallow baking dish instead of a deep one so you get more of that golden, bubbly top everyone fights over.
  • If you want it extra indulgent, stir in a handful of cooked crumbled bacon or fold in some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor.
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