Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Warm creamy spinach and artichoke blend baked to golden, ideal for sharing at any event.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
02 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach (or 9 oz frozen, thawed and drained)
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Spices & Seasoning

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - If using fresh spinach, sauté over medium heat until wilted, about 2 minutes, then drain and chop; for thawed frozen spinach, squeeze out excess liquid.
03 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together until smooth.
04 - Incorporate garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using; stir to combine.
05 - Fold in chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan cheese until evenly mixed.
06 - Transfer mixture to a greased 1-quart baking dish, smooth the surface, and sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.
07 - Bake for 25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
08 - Allow dip to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with preferred bread or chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and cheesy flavor
  • Perfect for sharing at gatherings
02 -
  • Use thawed and drained frozen spinach for best texture
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level
03 -
  • Drain spinach well to prevent watery dip
  • Use a mixing bowl large enough to combine all ingredients easily
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