Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip (Print Version)

Creamy blend of spinach, artichoke, and cheeses baked until golden and bubbly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
07 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in mozzarella, ¼ cup of Parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, and minced garlic until evenly combined.
04 - Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired; stir to distribute seasoning.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling.
08 - Serve the dip warm with sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting warm appetizer
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Contains dairy and eggs due to mayonnaise and cheese.
  • Gluten may be present if served with bread or crackers.
03 -
  • Drain spinach and artichokes thoroughly to prevent watery dip.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
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