Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

A crowd-pleasing dip with spinach, artichokes and a creamy cheese blend—ideal for parties or relaxing evenings at home.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
02 - 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add the drained spinach, chopped artichokes, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling, and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cream cheese and sour cream create this velvety texture that somehow makes vegetables taste like an indulgence youll want to keep to yourself.
  • Its that rare appetizer that disappears within minutes at parties yet is simple enough to whip up on a random Tuesday when you need something comforting.
02 -
  • The secret to preventing a watery dip is removing excess moisture from both the spinach and artichokes before mixing them in I learned this after serving what could only be described as spinach soup at my first dinner party.
  • Letting the dip rest for those 5 minutes after baking isnt just to prevent burned tongues the flavors actually continue developing and melding during this time.
03 -
  • When reheating leftovers, add a small splash of cream and cover with foil before warming in the oven this brings back that just-made creaminess instead of ending up with a dry or oily reheated dip.
  • If youre in a rush, microwave the cream cheese for 20-30 seconds instead of waiting for it to soften naturally just be careful not to melt it.

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