Everyone’s favorite appetizer just got a little bit better! This spinach artichoke dip recipe is super simple to make and savory to taste! Chilled or store-bought spinach artichoke dip is fine, but it just doesn’t taste as good as the creamy and cheesy baked kind! You don’t have to travel to a fancy sit-down restaurant to get that delicious five-star taste. You can make wonderful baked spinach artichoke dip in your very own kitchen.
What You Need
- 6 ounces Frozen Spinach (thawed and drained of any excess liquid)
- 14 ounces Canned Quartered Artichoke Hearts (chopped and drained of any excess liquid)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 2/3 cup Parmesan (finely shredded)
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella (finely shredded)
- Pepper (to taste)
What You Do
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
- Spray a small baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Use a dish that holds about 1 quart or 4-5 cups.
- Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, and pepper together in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add artichokes and spinach to the mixture. Stir evenly.
- Spread the mixture into your greased baking dish.
- Bake in your preheated oven until the dip is heated thoroughly and melty. This should take about 20 minutes.
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Tips and Tricks for Your Spinach Artichoke Dip
Make It Ahead – Whenever you are finished making your dip, store it in your fridge. When you are getting ready to serve, leave it out until it reaches room temperature, then bake it.
Leftovers – This dip makes for some great leftovers. Just reheat it in your microwave! Pro Tip: reheat it in small portions for more thorough heating.
A Lighter Dip – Make this spinach artichoke dip lighter by using light mayonnaise, light sour cream, or light cream cheese.
Using Fresh Spinach – Steam and blanch in ice water. Make sure to squeeze out all excess liquid and chop finely.
Delightful Snacks – Pair your spinach artichoke dip with crackers, tortilla chips, pretzels, or even toasted baguette slices.
Make Your Own Baguette Slices – Slice a fresh baguette into 1/2-inch slices. Brush olive oil onto the rounds of each slice then bake at 400 degrees on a baking sheet until bread is golden brown.
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