Crowd-Pleasing Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Description

A warm, creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip featuring spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella and Parmesan. Baked until bubbly and golden, this crowd-pleasing appetizer pairs perfectly with chips, toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and very well drained (squeeze out excess liquid)
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (marinated artichokes optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (225 g)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (50 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 pinch Optional: of crushed red pepper flakes or tsp smoked paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 1-quart (or similar) baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
  2. 2
    Thaw frozen spinach completely. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
  4. 4
    Add the drained, chopped artichoke hearts, drained spinach, and minced garlic to the cream mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. 5
    Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the grated Parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper; add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika if using.
  6. 6
    Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
  8. 8
    Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the dip is bubbling and the top is lightly golden. If you prefer a deeper brown top, place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes — watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. 9
    Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
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