spinach artichoke dip
This creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a cozy night in. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed and squeezed dry spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top of the dip.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture before baking. This dip is best served warm directly from the oven.