Description
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a warm, creamy, and cheesy appetizer made with spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, and a blend of cheeses. Perfect for parties, holidays, or game-day gatherings, this indulgent dip delivers rich flavor and gooey texture with minimal effort. Serve it with chips, bread, or veggies for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s comforting and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 14 oz canned artichokes, drained and chopped
- 6 oz frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 1-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic until smooth.
- Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped artichokes, and drained spinach until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
- Thoroughly drain spinach and artichokes to prevent a watery dip.
- Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a flavorful kick.
- Substitute plant-based cheeses and mayo for a dairy-free version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- Reheat in the oven to preserve the creamy texture; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (~¼ cup)
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg