Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

A creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and melted cheese perfect for warm, savory enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
02 - 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

→ Dairy

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

→ Seasonings

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Fold in the chopped spinach and artichoke hearts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1.5-quart baking dish.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of three cheeses creates this incredible velvety texture that coats every single chip
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of prep but tastes like you fussed over it for hours
  • This dip actually holds its heat better than most, staying perfectly creamy throughout even the longest parties
02 -
  • Squeezing the frozen spinach thoroughly is the single most important step—I use a clean kitchen towel and really twist hard to get every last drop of water out
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends much more easily, so take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before you start cooking
03 -
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving brightens everything and makes the flavors pop
  • For the ultimate presentation, run the dish under the broiler for just 1-2 minutes at the end to get those gorgeous browned spots