Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy spinach and artichoke blend baked with a cheesy topping, perfect for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
07 - 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium (8x8 inch) baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth.
03 - Fold in spinach, artichokes, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using until evenly mixed.
04 - Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until heated through, bubbly, and the surface turns lightly golden.
06 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes impossibly fancy but comes together in under 45 minutes with zero stress.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about the creamy texture paired with the slight chew of artichokes and the earthiness of spinach.
  • Once it hits the table, it disappears—and everyone assumes you spent hours on it when you really didn't.
02 -
  • Don't skip squeezing the spinach dry—I learned this the hard way with a watery dip that nobody wanted to touch.
  • The dip will continue to cook slightly after it comes out of the oven, so pull it when it's just golden, not brown.
  • Cold or room-temperature cream cheese won't blend smoothly, so let yours sit out for at least 30 minutes before you start.
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan if you can—it melts more smoothly than the pre-grated kind, which has anti-caking agents that can make the texture grainy.
  • If you prefer a lighter texture, fold in a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt instead of some of the mayonnaise for a slightly less heavy dip that still tastes incredible.
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