Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printer-friendly)

Creamy blend of spinach and artichoke baked golden, great for warm appetizers with bread or crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
07 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with approximately 1 quart capacity.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
03 - Mix in the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and minced garlic until evenly distributed.
04 - Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired, stirring to combine.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is bubbling and has a golden crust.
07 - Present the dip warm, accompanied by sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or crackers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Comforting warm appetizer
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Contains dairy and eggs due to mayonnaise
  • Gluten may be present if served with bread or crackers
03 -
  • Drain the spinach very well to avoid watery dip
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor
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