Description
This Spinach Artichoke Dip is a rich, creamy, and cheesy appetizer that’s packed with tender spinach and artichoke hearts. Perfectly baked until melty and warm, it’s a crowd-pleaser ideal for serving with tortilla 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 garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp)
- 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 the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a small (1 quart) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dairy Base: In a mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, finely shredded parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts and drained spinach, making sure all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the mixture.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and melty.
- Serve: Serve the warm dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- This dip is richly creamy and cheesy, filled with the perfect balance of spinach and artichoke flavors, making it a favorite at any party.
- The recipe is straightforward and requires only baking, which makes it easy to prepare for gatherings.
- Ensure spinach and artichokes are well drained to prevent a watery dip.
- For extra melty cheese, serve immediately after baking while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
