Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable Version)

Warm, creamy blend of spinach and artichokes with melted cheeses. Perfect 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Stir in the chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
06 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That moment when everyone goes silent at a party because they are too busy eating
  • The creamy center gets this incredible golden crust that people actually fight over
02 -
  • Waterlogged spinach will ruin your dip, thaw frozen spinach and squeeze it in a clean towel until your hands hurt
  • The dip firms up as it cools slightly, so do not panic if it looks a little loose when you first pull it out
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan right before mixing for the best melt
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving to brighten everything up
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