Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Easy Baked Golden Perfection
A creamy, rich spinach artichoke dip baked to golden perfection with a smooth texture and a crispy top, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the thawed frozen spinach using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Drain and roughly chop the artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat or stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Fold in the spinach and artichokes gently, making sure everything is well coated but not mashed.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella, saving a small handful for topping.
- Transfer the mixture to your baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges bubble and the top is golden and slightly crisp. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid watery dip. Fold ingredients gently to maintain texture. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. Bake until golden and bubbling. Let dip rest 5 minutes after baking to set. Can prepare dip up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking. Add a tablespoon of milk if dip is too thick before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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