Description
A warm, creamy, cheesy appetizer loaded with spinach, artichokes, and melted cheese. Perfect for parties, game days, or any gathering with chips, bread, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Tortilla chips, baguette slices, or fresh veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, baguette slices, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for a smoky flavor boost.
- Swap mozzarella for Monterey Jack or cheddar for a different cheese flavor.
- Stir in chopped jalapeños for a spicy twist.
- Make it lighter by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg