Description
This hot spinach artichoke dip is a creamy, cheesy, and delicious appetizer perfect for parties, game day, or a cozy night in. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, melty cheeses, spinach, and tangy artichokes, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup spinach (fresh, sautéed, or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Spinach: If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture. If fresh, chop finely and lightly sauté.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Mix in garlic, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in chopped artichoke hearts and prepared spinach.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread mixture evenly in an oven-safe dish.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm with chips, crackers, bread, or veggies.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Make Ahead: Assemble in advance and bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, hot dip recipe, cheesy appetizer, party dip, easy spinach dip