Spinach Artichoke Creamy Dip (Printable)

Creamy spinach and artichoke blend baked golden. Perfect pairing with toasted bread or crunchy chips.

# What You 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
06 - Allow dip to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes of prep, then the oven takes over while you set the table and pour drinks.
  • People will genuinely think you spent hours on this, which is a gift in itself.
  • One batch feeds a crowd and disappears almost as fast as you can scoop it into serving bowls.
02 -
  • Drain your spinach and artichokes thoroughly—any extra liquid will make the dip break and separate, and nobody wants that watery puddle in the bottom of the dish.
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese; cold cream cheese won't combine smoothly and you'll end up with an uneven texture that frustrates you while mixing.
03 -
  • Use fresh-shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded whenever you can—the difference in meltability and texture is real and noticeable.
  • If your dip sits out during serving, give it a stir occasionally so the warm cheese doesn't separate and look unappetizing.
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