Creamy spinach artichoke dip (Print)

Savory creamy dip combining spinach, artichoke hearts, and melted cheeses with a hint of garlic.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream
05 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a medium (8-inch) baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in the spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired; stir until evenly combined.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden on the surface.
06 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's effortlessly elegant but tastes like a warm hug, no complicated techniques required.
  • The combination of spinach and artichoke creates this perfect balance of earthy and bright that somehow works for literally every occasion.
  • People always assume you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the best kind of kitchen secret.
02 -
  • Drain your spinach thoroughly—I mean really squeeze it dry—or you'll end up with a dip that's more soup than dip, learned this during a very soggy dinner party.
  • Don't skip the step of softening the cream cheese; it's what makes the difference between silky and chunky, and nobody wants chunky dip.
03 -
  • Use a shallow baking dish rather than a deep one—it helps the dip heat through evenly and get those beautiful golden spots on top.
  • Taste your cream cheese mixture before baking and adjust seasonings boldly; a good pinch more garlic or salt here makes all the difference in the final result.
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