Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip is the ultimate rich and creamy dip. Packed with spinach, artichokes, water chestnuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic it's the one of the easiest dips you can make! This dip requires no cooking, just one bowl, and only 10 minutes of prep!
Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
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This rich and creamy dip combine the classic flavors of spinach and artichoke in a cool, and refreshing dip. Perfect for summer entertaining, BBQ's, and potluck! This no bake version of the famous hot spinach artichoke dip is about to become your new go-to party recipe!
We are huge fans of spinach artichoke dip! We have transformed it into a delicious Dip Ring, Wonton Cups, handheld appetizer Bites, and now our addictive cold spinach artichoke dip!
What is Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach artichoke dip is a rich, creamy and cheesy dip. Packed with spinach, artichokes, parmesan cheese, garlic, and water chestnuts. This cold version is a twist on the classic hot spinach artichoke dip. It's the ultimate crowd pleaser that requires zero cooking and minimal effort, it comes together in under 10 minutes in just one bowl!
More Fun Cold Appetizers
- Peach Salsa (Trader Joe's Copycat)
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
- Caprese Pasta Salad
- Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Ingredients
- Spinach - we love this recipe for a quick appetizer or last minute entertaining recipe. It uses frozen spinach so it's a pantry staple recipe as you can keep a bag of frozen spinach on hand for a last minute recipe.
- Artichokes - canned artichokes are perfect for this recipe because you just need to drain them and dice them up. It's great to keep a can in your pantry for a quick last minute appetizer recipe!
- Water Chestnut - we love the addition of water chestnuts to give the dip a crunchy component!
- Cream Cheese - the base of the dip. For best results, ensure it is at room temperature. Leave it on the counter while you prep the remaining ingredients or you can microwave it for 15 seconds to soften it up. This makes it much easier to stir the dip together.
- Sour Cream - this gives the dip a creamy texture and adds a tangy flavor.
- Mayonnaise - this gives the dip it's extra rich and creamy texture. If preferred, you can swap for plain Greek yogurt or Skyr for a healthier recipe.
- Parmesan - adds a nice rich flavor to the dip.
- Garlic Powder - everything is better with garlic! Our favorite part of a spinach artichoke dip is the rich garlicy flavor. Since this is a cold dip, it is recommended to use garlic powder rather than fresh garlic so it is not overpowering.
- Cayenne Pepper - this is optional but it adds a bit of spice and extra flavor to the dip.
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
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- If your cream cheese is not at room temperature, place it on a microwave safe plate and heat for 15 seconds.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add in the garlic powder, chopped spinach, chopped artichokes, diced water chestnuts, green onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Season to taste as needed with salt and pepper.
- The dip can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge for 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.
- Serve with chips, warm or toasted bread, tortilla, pita chips, crackers or vegetables to dip and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Dip
- Cream Cheese - be sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature or else the dip will be very hard to mix together. While you prep all the ingredients for the recipe leave the cream cheese on the kitchen counter. Or you can place it on a microwave safe plate and heat for 10 seconds, or until slightly warm and soft to the touch.
- Flavor Variations - there are so many different ways to make this dip. We love the classic combo of just spinach and artichoke. However, you can add in a few more ingredients to change up the flavor and keep the dip unique. For example, finely diced red bell pepper, red onion, cooked bacon bits, diced jalapenos, cooked diced shrimp, or cooked diced crab!
- For Serving - this dip can be served with chips, vegetables, pita bread, baguette, or any kind of crostini that you like. It's a fun way to keep the dip unique each time you serve it, try serving it with something different to dip!
FAQ
This dip is served cold. If you would like a hot, baked spinach artichoke dip please refer to our spinach artichoke dip recipe instead.
Cover the dip with plastic wrap or transfer to an air tight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days (check the best before date on your cheese and sour cream and adjust accordingly).
Since this is a cold dip it is not recommended to freeze it as the dairy will split when it thaws.
Yes! This dip is perfect for make ahead. Follow the recipe as per usual and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days (adjust accordingly as per the best before date of your cream cheese and sour cream). The flavor of the dip develops the longer it chills in the fridge.
This recipe is vegetarian.
The dip is naturally gluten free (note: if using store bought shredded parmesan cheese some may contain gluten, be sure to check the label). Serve the dip with gluten free chips, crackers or pita bread or vegetable sticks to dip.
More Easy Dip Recipes
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip
- Greek Layer Dip
- Fried Pickle Dip
- Shrimp Artichoke Dip
- Feta Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Enjoy!
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Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, 1 brick, 250 grams)
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and very well drained, approximately 1 ½ cups)
- 14 oz artichoke hearts (drained well and chopped, 1 can)
- 1 can water chestnuts (drained and finely chopped)
- ½ cup green onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- If your cream cheese is not at room temperature, place it on a microwave safe plate and heat for 15 seconds.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add in the 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 12 oz frozen chopped spinach, diced 14 oz artichoke hearts, diced 1 can water chestnuts, ½ cup green onion, ¼ cup parsley, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- The dip can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge for 30 minutes for the flavors to develop. Season to taste as needed with salt and pepper.
- Serve with chips, warm or toasted bread, tortilla, pita chips, crackers or vegetables to dip and enjoy!
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