Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Food Classic
A rich and creamy spinach artichoke dip that balances cheesy richness with tender spinach and tangy artichokes, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thaw 1 cup frozen chopped spinach and squeeze out excess moisture using a fine strainer or cheesecloth (about 5 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip 8 oz softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or spoon until very smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes).
- Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup mayonnaise until fully combined and slightly fluffy.
- Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Fold in the well-drained spinach and 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts evenly without overmixing.
- Gently fold in 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Spoon mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken and enhance flavors.
Notes
Squeeze out excess water from spinach to avoid watery dip. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. For a browned top, broil for last 2 minutes watching carefully. Add a splash of milk or cream if dip is too thick. Can be made vegan or gluten-free with ingredient swaps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60 g)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 5
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