Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked to bubbly perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
07 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish approximately 8x8 inches.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
03 - Fold in thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the dip is heated through and the surface turns lightly golden.
06 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of prep, leaving you time to actually enjoy your guests instead of staying glued to the kitchen.
  • The combination of spinach and artichokes feels elegant and restaurant-quality, but it tastes like pure comfort food.
  • One bowl does most of the work, which means minimal cleanup when the party winds down.
02 -
  • Don't skip squeezing the spinach dry—excess moisture will turn your dip watery and dilute all those amazing flavors you've carefully built.
  • The dip will be thinner when it comes out of the oven than when it cools slightly, so resist the urge to overbake thinking it needs more time.
03 -
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before baking to cut through the richness and brighten the overall flavor profile.
  • For a more sophisticated twist, replace half the mozzarella with fontina or provolone cheese for deeper, more complex notes.
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