Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip Recipe Easy Party Favorite
A creamy, cheesy dip featuring spinach, artichokes, and a tangy sour cream base. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed)
- 1 can or jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in chopped artichoke hearts and sautéed spinach until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Sautéing spinach prevents the dip from being watery.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.’, ‘Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.’, ‘Let the dip sit for 5-10 minutes after baking for optimal flavor and texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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