Spinach Artichoke Creamy Dip (Printable)

A creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
02 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in the chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
06 - Allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes before serving with toasted bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes of prep, leaving you free to set the table and pour a drink.
  • The creamy, tangy blend tastes like someone spent hours on it, even though you won't have.
  • It disappears faster than you can explain what's in it, and that never gets old.
  • One bowl, one baking dish, and minimal cleanup means you actually enjoy the party instead of dreading the dishes.
02 -
  • Squeezing moisture out of frozen spinach is absolutely essential; too much water will make your dip soupy and sad, no matter how perfect everything else is.
  • The dip will continue to bubble gently for a minute after you remove it from the oven, so don't panic if it still looks wet; it firms up as it cools.
  • Make it ahead if you want: assemble everything in the baking dish, cover it, refrigerate it, and bake it straight from cold, just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
03 -
  • Softening your cream cheese for twenty minutes at room temperature makes the entire mixing process effortless and prevents lumpy spots that can hide in the finished dip.
  • If your dip looks a little loose right before baking, don't worry; the cheese will set as it melts and everything binds together into creamy perfection.
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