Description
This Spinach Artichoke Dip is the ultimate comforting appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add spinach and artichokes: Stir in the spinach and chopped artichokes, cooking until warmed through.
- Mix cheese mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Fold in the spinach and artichoke mixture until well combined.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 25 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, bread, or veggies.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt for sour cream and light cream cheese.
- Prepare ahead and bake just before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
