The Best Baked Creamy Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Make a spot on copycat of your favorite classic restaurant appetizer using this recipe for the best baked creamy spinach and artichoke dip. Ready in just 30 minutes and using simple ingredients, this easy hot dip is perfect for snack and sharing. Serve it for parties, game days, and potlucks- whatever the occasion, it’s always a crowd pleaser!
One of my family’s favorite appetizers to order when we eat out is spinach and artichoke dip. It’s a must have, and we will judge the entire establishment based on our enjoyment of this single item.
That being said, with a large family, eating out isn’t always in our budget. Am I going to let that stop me from satisfying our craving for the magical appetizer? Absolutely not!
Instead I make an incredible version of our restaurant must-have, in the comfort of my own kitchen, whenever the mood strikes me.
This baked spinach and artichoke dip tastes gourmet, but is shockingly simple to make at home. From start to finish, it’s ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.
Featuring the classic flavor combination in a rich & creamy cream cheese base, it’s oven baked to perfection. Served with your favorite dipping options it’s perfect for snacking and sharing, even at the last minute.
Add it to your menu for game days, potlucks, parties, or even Sunday supper. Whatever the occasion, it’s simple to prepare and downright delectable to the last bite!
Ingredients Needed
Making this delicious hot and creamy spinach artichoke dip from scratch only requires a handful of easy to find ingredients.
To make it you’ll need:
- Spinach – Chopped frozen spinach, completely thawed and well drained so that it doesn’t add any extra moisture to the dip.
- Cream Cheese – 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- Artichoke – A small 6 ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts, rinsed and then finely chopped.
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic – Minced garlic. As always fresh will yield the most flavor, but the jarred minced variety will still be tasty if that’s what you prefer or happen to have on hand.
- Cheese – A blend of both shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
Once you’ve gathered all of your ingredients, you’re ready to get started!
How To Make
It doesn’t get an easier than this to make and bake the best creamy spinach and artichoke dip right in the convenience of your own kitchen.
Start by adding all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Yes, all of them.
Using a hand mixer, blend everything together until evenly combined.
Transfer the dip mixture to an 8×8 inch baking dish and spread it out in an even layer.
Bake the dip at 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the dip’s hot with golden brown edges.
Serve the dip warm with your favorite dipping options, and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Traditionally hot spinach and artichoke dip is served with tortilla chips or slices of a baguette bread. Both are solid choices, and scrumptious.
If you’re looking to try it with other tasty options, or trying to set out a variety for a crowd, some other of our suggested favorites include:
- Crackers
- Pretzels (or even pretzel bites!)
- Fresh Veggies- like baby carrots, bell pepper strips, and sliced radish
- Melba Toasts
- Pita Chips
You can’t go wrong with any of these options, but find whichever combination you enjoy the most!
Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to completely thaw the frozen spinach and drain off all excess moisture so that it doesn’t make your dip watery. If the chopped spinach still seems too moist, even after thawing and draining, press it between a few layers of paper towels to draw out any remaining trapped moisture.
- For the best results I recommend using full fat ingredients; however, if you’re looking to shave off calories or fat content, you can use the reduced fat, or non-fat counterparts, of many of the ingredients.
- Don’t forget to rinse the marinated artichoke hearts before using them as instructed. They’re essentially pickled and you’re rinsing off the brine they’re packed in, which is very salty and overpowering otherwise.
- Cream cheese based dips can be hard to mix properly, because it’s still pretty thick even when softened. I recommend adding all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and using a hand mixer to blend them together. Alternatively, you could use a food processor or even mix it by hand, if preferred.
- I recommend finely chopped the spinach and artichokes so that they’re easier to incorporate into the base, and also to ensure each bite has a bit of both. You can give them a rougher chop if you want a less of them in each bite and bigger flavor in each scoop that they are.
- Frozen spinach, especially when thawed and all the moisture removed, can yield a lot less than you’d expect. You can absolutely add more spinach to this if you’d like, or if you’re looking to sneak a bit more into something your kids will readily eat.
Other Spinach And Artichoke Recipes
Skip the line and the menu, and enjoy your favorite appetizer, at home, whenever the craving hits in just 30 minutes flat.
This ultra creamy, easy baked spinach and artichoke dip is the best recipe for a reason, and made right in the convenience of your own kitchen!
Looking for other easy recipes to enjoy featuring the spinach and artichoke flavor combination?
Try these:
- Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup
- Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna
- Spinach Dip Pasta Salad
- Spinach & Artichoke Bagel Melts
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The Best Baked Creamy Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen spinach completely thawed, well drained, and finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 6 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts drained, rinsed, and finely chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.3 cups frozen spinach, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 6 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Using a hand mixer, blend them together until evenly combined and creamy.
- Transfer dip to an 8x8" baking dish and spread out in an even layer.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and creamy, and the edges of the dip are golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping options, and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to completely thaw the frozen spinach and drain off all excess moisture so that it doesn't make your dip watery. If the chopped spinach still seems too moist, even after thawing and draining, press it between a few layers of paper towels to draw out any remaining trapped moisture.
- For the best results I recommend using full fat ingredients; however, if you're looking to shave off calories or fat content, you can use the reduced fat, or non-fat counterparts, of many of the ingredients.
- Don't forget to rinse the marinated artichoke hearts before using them as instructed. They're essentially pickled and you're rinsing off the brine they're packed in, which is very salty and overpowering otherwise.
- Cream cheese based dips can be hard to mix properly, because it's still pretty thick even when softened. I recommend adding all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and using a hand mixer to blend them together. Alternatively, you could use a food processor or even mix it by hand, if preferred.
- I recommend finely chopped the spinach and artichokes so that they're easier to incorporate into the base, and also to ensure each bite has a bit of both. You can give them a rougher chop if you want a less of them in each bite and bigger flavor in each scoop that they are.
- Frozen spinach, especially when thawed and all the moisture removed, can yield a lot less than you'd expect. You can absolutely add more spinach to this if you'd like, or if you're looking to sneak a bit more into something your kids will readily eat.
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