Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Savory blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and cheeses baked until bubbly and golden.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
02 - 14 oz canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup sour cream
05 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish approximately 8 inches in diameter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and uniform.
03 - Gently fold in thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the dip mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
05 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the top is lightly golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of actual work, yet tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The combination of spinach and artichokes feels elegant without being fussy, and two cheeses create a depth that keeps people reaching for more.
  • It holds beautifully on a table, stays warm in the oven, and never seems to go to waste.
02 -
  • The moment I started squeezing every last bit of water from the thawed spinach was the moment this dip stopped being watery and stayed genuinely creamy—this one step changed everything.
  • Mixing everything gently by folding rather than aggressively stirring keeps the artichoke pieces whole and visible instead of turning into mush.
03 -
  • Always use a baking dish with at least 5 cm (2 inches) of depth so the dip heats evenly and doesn't spread too thin and overcook at the edges.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, you can double or triple the recipe and bake it in a larger dish—the cooking time stays roughly the same, just watch for when the top turns golden.
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