Description
Creamy spinach artichoke dip delivers classic comfort with a zesty twist. Cheese, herbs, and tangy flavors combine for a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 150 g (1 cup) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (or 2 cups fresh spinach, sauteed and chopped)
- 100 g (½ cup) sour cream
- 50 g (¼ cup) mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 180C (350F) and thoroughly grease a baking dish to create the perfect cooking environment for the creamy spinach artichoke dip.
- Mixture Creation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency that forms the dip’s luxurious base.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently incorporate Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, spinach, and artichoke hearts into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution and complete integration of all ingredients.
- Seasoning: Delicately season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting to develop a balanced flavor profile that will elevate the entire dish.
- Baking Process: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden and the edges become bubbly and slightly crisp.
- Serving: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Present the dip with an assortment of accompaniments such as tortilla chips, crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Prevent Watery Texture: Thoroughly drain spinach and artichokes to avoid excess moisture that can make the dip runny.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and more consistent texture throughout the dip.
- Flavor Boost: Enhance depth by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of garlic powder for extra complexity.
- Dietary Modification: Swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 481 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg