Description
Indulgent Spinach and Artichoke Dip promises creamy comfort with Mediterranean flair. Cheese-laden goodness brings friends together, creating memorable moments you’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (10 ounces / 280 grams) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 ounces) mayonnaise
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving Suggestion:
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Smooth the creamy mixture into an oven-safe dish, creating an even layer that will promote consistent heating.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate the dip is perfectly heated through.
- Carefully remove the dip from the oven and allow it to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps the temperature stabilize and makes serving easier.
- Present the warm, aromatic dip alongside crisp tortilla chips, crusty baguette slices, or a colorful array of fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to make this dip vegan-friendly and accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Chop artichoke hearts and spinach finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks in each bite, creating a smoother texture.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a subtle kick if you want to elevate the flavor profile and introduce a gentle heat to the classic recipe.
- Prepare the dip ahead of time by assembling ingredients and refrigerating, then bake just before serving to maximize convenience and maintain fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg