Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)
A rich blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked until golden and served warm with crisp bread.
# 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 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
07 - 14 oz canned 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 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ To Serve
12 - 1 large baguette, sliced
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Add shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a medium baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
05 - Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and the contents are hot and bubbly.
06 - While baking the dip, arrange baguette slices on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and lightly golden.
07 - Serve the hot dip alongside toasted baguette slices for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together faster than people expect, which means you look like a kitchen wizard without the stress.
- Everyone forgets it's entirely vegetarian because the cheese and cream make it feel indulgent and complete.
02 -
- Squeezing the spinach dry is not optional—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt came out soupy and sad, and nobody's dip deserves that fate.
- Using room-temperature cream cheese makes mixing effortless; cold cream cheese clumps and causes frustration.
03 -
- Don't skip draining the artichoke hearts thoroughly—excess liquid is the enemy of a proper dip consistency.
- If your dip breaks or separates during baking (rare but it happens), a quick stir when you pull it from the oven usually brings it back together beautifully.