Description
Creamy spinach artichoke dip brings comfort and zest to party tables with its rich blend of cheeses and tender vegetables. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that promises delicious indulgence in every warm, inviting scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 bag frozen spinach (thawed)
- 1 can artichokes (chopped)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Seasoning:
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a medium-sized baking dish.
- Drain excess moisture from thawed spinach by gently squeezing with paper towels to prevent watery dip.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, artichokes, Parmesan, garlic, and pepper in a mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated and smooth.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Bake for 25 minutes until edges become golden and center appears bubbly and heated through.
- Carefully remove from oven and generously sprinkle additional Parmesan and mozzarella cheese across the surface.
- Return to oven for 5 more minutes, allowing cheese to melt and develop a light golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to settle and dip to cool slightly.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp French bread, assorted crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze out excess water from thawed spinach to prevent a watery dip and maintain a creamy, rich texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and easier blending of ingredients.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Customize the dip by adding crispy bacon bits, red pepper flakes, or green onions for extra depth and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg