Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy, crowd-pleasing blend of spinach, artichokes, and rich cheeses. Ideal for parties or a delicious snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 (14 oz) can 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 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - If using fresh spinach, sauté in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 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 20–25 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 transforms simple ingredients into something that feels indulgent and special
  • The dip disappears faster than you can say pass the chips
  • You can prep it ahead and bake when guests arrive
02 -
  • Squeezing every bit of water from the spinach is the difference between creamy dip and watery disappointment
  • Room temperature cream cheese incorporates so much better than cold
  • This dip holds its heat beautifully but is also surprisingly good at room temperature
03 -
  • Chop artichoke hearts quite small so every bite gets some without big chunks
  • Grate your own Parmesan for the best melting behavior and flavor
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