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Creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke dip baked to golden perfection, perfect for parties and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Sliced bread, crackers, and vegetables for serving
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Steam or sauté spinach until fully wilted. Let cool, then squeeze out all moisture and roughly chop.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.
  3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella. Mix until evenly combined.
  4. Spread mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted.
  6. Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden brown cheese crust.
  7. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve warm with bread, crackers, and veggies.

Notes

The most important step is squeezing out all moisture from cooked spinach to keep the dip creamy and not watery. This can be done by hand, using a potato ricer, or wringing in paper towels., Freshly cooked spinach is preferred over frozen, which can be stringier in texture., The dip can be assembled up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking., For a hands-off option, the dip can be cooked in a slow cooker on low for about 2 hours until hot and melty., Serve with a variety of dippers such as sliced baguette, crostini, pretzel chips, tortilla chips, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, celery, pita chips, or breadsticks.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 194 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 17 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g per serving
  • Protein: 7 g per serving