Description
This warm spinach artichoke dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Combining tender spinach and artichoke hearts with cream cheese, sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, it’s baked until bubbly and golden, offering a deliciously comforting dip to delight every guest.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
Dairy & Condiments
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the dip.
- Combine Creamy Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well incorporated, forming the base of the dip.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Fold in the chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly for an even distribution of flavors.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the combined mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the dip warm with accompaniments such as tortilla chips or slices of bread for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach for frozen spinach, just be sure to drain any excess moisture.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise.
- Adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes can give the dip a subtle kick.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Bake just before serving.
- Gluten-free chips or bread work well as dipping options if needed.
