Description
Irresistible spinach artichoke dip combines creamy cheeses and tender vegetables for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Mediterranean flavors merge seamlessly, offering you a delightful start to any gathering or party spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) to ensure proper heating for the dip.
- Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese into the creamy base, stirring thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Smoothly transfer the combined ingredients into a suitable baking dish, spreading the mixture to create an even layer.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling surface that indicates the dip is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and temperature to stabilize.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Enhance the dip’s creaminess by bringing cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for smoother blending.
- Squeeze excess moisture from thawed spinach to prevent a watery consistency and maintain the dip’s rich texture.
- Customize dietary needs by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as healthier alternative ingredients.
- Elevate flavor profile by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for subtle heat and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg