Description
A warm, cheesy, irresistible spinach and artichoke dip baked until bubbly and golden, perfect for parties, game days, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts, canned and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Fold in 10 ounces thawed and well-drained spinach, 14 ounces chopped artichoke hearts, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until evenly combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon the spinach and artichoke mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the edges are golden.
- Finishing Touches: If desired, sprinkle additional Parmesan on top and bake 2 to 3 more minutes for a golden crust. Remove from oven and let rest briefly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, pita wedges, or crisp vegetables and enjoy.
Notes
- Drain and squeeze excess liquid from spinach thoroughly to avoid a watery dip.
- Use freshly grated cheeses for the best melt and texture.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for easy entertaining.
- To reheat leftovers, warm in the oven until bubbly or microwave in short intervals, stirring between heats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, party dip, appetizer, cheesy dip, make-ahead dip, baked dip