Description
A delicious and creamy spinach and artichoke cheese dip perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (very well softened)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or pressed)
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 15 ounce can artichoke hearts, packed in water (drained, and quartered)
- 8 to 12 ounces frozen spinach (thawed, squeezed extremely well to release the water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F, spray a 2-quart casserole dish, high-sided 9-inch pie dish, 9×9-inch pan, or similar-sized casserole dish or baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, sour cream (add 1/2 cup if you like it creamier), mayo, and garlic, and beat with a handheld electric mixer on high speed until well combined.
- Add 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add the artichokes, spinach (add the higher end of the range if you like the spinach to be more noticeable), and stir to combine.
- Turn the mixture out into the prepared baking dish, evenly sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and the 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes. Start checking at 20 minutes since all ovens bake differently. Depending on how golden browned you like the top, you may have to bake it approximately 35 minutes, but bake to your taste and preferences.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dip is best served warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- For a spicier version, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg