Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable version)

Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked until bubbly and golden for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
02 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
04 - Evenly spread the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the surface is bubbly and golden brown.
06 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm alongside toasted bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Its the kind of comfort food that makes people linger near the snack table longer than usual
  • The cheese gets this incredible golden crust that everyone secretly fights over
  • You can prep it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive
02 -
  • Water is your enemy here, so thaw frozen spinach completely and squeeze it in a clean towel until your hands hurt
  • The dip will look jiggly when it comes out of the oven but firms up quickly as it cools
  • Baking it in a wider shallower dish means more surface area for the cheese to get crispy
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated, it melts so much better
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more easily, so don't rush this step
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