Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and three cheeses baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for parties.

# What You'll 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 Prepare:

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. Let cool, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
04 - Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than 20 minutes of actual work, and the oven does the rest while you shower or set the table.
  • Even people who claim they don't like spinach will scrape the dish clean, because the cheese does all the convincing.
  • You can make it hours ahead, cover it, and slide it into the oven right when guests arrive so it comes out hot and impressive.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the spinach dry, the dip will pool with liquid and turn soupy instead of thick and scoopable.
  • Softened cream cheese is non-negotiable, cold cream cheese will leave you with lumps no amount of stirring will fix.
  • Don't open the oven door constantly to check on it, just let it bake undisturbed so the top gets that perfect color.
03 -
  • Use a shallow baking dish instead of a deep one so you get more of that golden, bubbly top everyone fights over.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the salt and garlic to your liking, because once it's in the oven, it's too late.
  • If you're doubling the recipe for a crowd, use two separate dishes instead of one giant one so it bakes evenly and stays creamy.
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