Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip (Print Version)

Warm, creamy dip with spinach and artichokes. Perfect for parties and gatherings, ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
07 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
06 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of three different dairy products creates an incredibly creamy texture that coats every bite
  • Its equally perfect for casual game nights or fancy enough for holiday appetizer spreads
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and bake it whenever guests arrive
02 -
  • The number one mistake is not draining the spinach well enough—wrap it in towels and squeeze until your hands hurt
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking, or the first scoop will be too runny
03 -
  • Use a dish with high sides because this dip bubbles up enthusiastically
  • Leftovers actually reheat beautifully in the microwave at 30-second intervals

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