Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Crowd-Favorite Appetizer)
This classic Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is the ultimate comfort food for holidays and game nights. Loaded with rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a blend of melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, combined with tender spinach and artichoke hearts, this crowd-pleasing dip is baked to bubbly, golden perfection. Serve warm with your favorite chips or fresh bread for a delicious and indulgent appetizer that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 200 g cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. This creates the creamy base of the dip.
- Add Cheeses and Vegetables: Stir in the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped spinach, and chopped artichoke hearts. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined into a thick and creamy consistency.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. For extra cheesiness, sprinkle additional cheese over the top if desired.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the top turns lightly golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with chips, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks for a delicious party appetizer.
Notes
- For best results, squeeze excess water out of the chopped spinach before mixing to prevent a watery dip.
- You can use frozen spinach, thawed and drained, if fresh is not available.
- Adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes can give the dip a nice kick.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.