Spinach Artichoke Dip is one of the most popular dips ever! A rich creamy dip packed with spinach, artichokes, and lots of cheese. It's a fan favorite dip that is always on repeat.
Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
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When it comes to appetizers spinach artichoke dip is one of the most popular dips. The combination of a rich creamy dip with crispy chips to dip is simply irresistible. Our spinach artichoke dip is sure to impress your guests and you will be making it on repeat! Be warned... it's highly addictive and oh so delicious!
What is Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach artichoke dip is a rich, creamy and cheesy dip. Packed with spinach, artichokes, 2 kinds of cheese, garlic, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. This is one of the most popular and famous dips around the world. When you need a quick appetizer for a potluck, game day, or holiday gathering this is a perfect crowd pleaser!
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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.
- Artichoke - 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!
- Mozzarella - we recommend shredding your own cheese as pre-shredded cheese has a coating to prevent it from sticking together in the bag. This coating impacts the way the cheese melts so it's best to shred your own cheese.
- 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.
- 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 - everything is better with garlic! Our favorite part of a spinach artichoke dip is the rich garlicy flavor.
- Cayenne Pepper - this is optional but it adds a bit of spice and extra flavor to the dip.
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Spinach Artichoke Dip
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- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- If your cream cheese is not at room temperature, place it on a microwave safe plate and heat for 15 seconds. If using cold cream cheese straight from the fridge the dip will not mix together evenly.
- Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Evenly spread the dip into the baking tray.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or vegetable to dip and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Filling - be sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature or else the filling 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
To reheat the dip, cover with foil and bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes at 350°F or until warmed through. You can also microwave the dip in 20 second intervals until warmed through.
Cover the cooled dip with foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days (check the best before date on your cheese and adjust accordingly).
Yes! This dip is perfect for make ahead. Follow the recipe as per usual but do not bake the dip. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Just before serving preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the dip for 20-25 minutes or until warmed through and the cheesy is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
We do not recommend freezing this dip as the base is dairy which tends to split when frozen and thawed.
This recipe is vegetarian.
The dip is naturally gluten free (note: if using store bought shredded 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.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese (at room temperature, 1 brick)
- 1 can artichoke hearts (drained and diced, approximately 14 oz. can)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup chopped frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Topping
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- If your cream cheese is not at room temperature, place it on a microwave safe plate and heat for 15 seconds. If using cold cream cheese straight from the fridge the dip will not mix together evenly.
- Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Evenly spread the dip into the baking tray.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or vegetable to dip and enjoy!
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