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    Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Updated September 24, 2024 / By Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

    A fool-proof, quick recipe that is perfect for entertaining guests. Our spinach artichoke dip is delicious, reliable, and a crowd favorite. Serve with bread or chips, and everyone will be dipping.
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    cream cheese, mayo, Parm, garlic, basil, garlic powder, salt, artichoke hears, spinach, mozzarella & crostini in prep bowls

    What’s In Spinach Artichoke Dip?

    • Fresh spinach (we prefer this over frozen spinach, but use what you have on hand.)

    • Artichoke hearts

    • Mozzarella cheese

    • Cream cheese

    • Parmesan cheese

    • Mayonnaise

    cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, basil, garlic powder, salt, artichoke hearts, spinach & mozzarella in a bowl
    cream cheese, mayo, Parm, garlic, basil, garlic powder, salt, artichoke hearts, spinach & mozzarella combined in a bowl
    spinach and artichoke dip in a baking dish ready for the oven
    spinach and artichoke dip topped with mozzarella in a baking dish ready for the oven

    How to Make Hot Spinach And Artichoke Dip

    hot spinach and artichoke dip in a baking dish being scooped with a spoon surrounded by toasted crostini for serving

    How to Store Leftover Spinach Artichoke Dip + Tips

    • What to serve with artichoke dip? Sliced crusty bread is our favorite thing to serve with artichoke dip. Carrots, potato chips, tortilla chips, warm pita bread, and pita chips are also good.

    • Let spinach artichoke dip cool completely before storing in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    • Leftovers can be frozen for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge a day in advance, or in the microwave.

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    Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

    Updated September 24, 2024

    By Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

    • Serves:  8
    • Prep Time:  10 min
    • Cook Time:  30 min
    • Calories:  269

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    A fool-proof, quick recipe that is perfect for entertaining guests. Our spinach artichoke dip is delicious, reliable, and a crowd favorite. Serve with bread or chips, and everyone will be dipping.
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      Ingredients

      • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
      • ¼ cup mayonnaise
      • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
      • 3 cloves garlic, minced
      • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
      • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
      • ½ teaspoon sea salt
      • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
      • 2 cups raw spinach, roughly chopped
      • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
      • Crostini, crackers or corn chips, for serving

      Method

      1. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.

      2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, basil, garlic powder, salt, artichoke hearts, spinach, and ½ cup of the mozzarella.

      3. Add the mixture in an even layer to an ovenproof skillet or an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and is beginning to bubble.

      4. Serve warm or at room temperature with crostini, crackers or corn chips. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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      Nutrition Info

      • Per Serving
      • Amount
      • Calories 269
      • Protein 11 g
      • Carbohydrates 10 g
      • Total Fat 22 g
      • Dietary Fiber 3 g
      • Cholesterol 52 mg
      • Sodium 744 mg
      • Total Sugars 2 g

      Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

      Questions & Reviews

      Rated 5 stars by 5 readers

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      • Erin

        Can you substitute cream cheese for the mayonnaise?

        We wouldn't in this recipe. They mayo helps create the smooth, spreadable consistency

      • STACEY

        Could the artichoke dip be made in a crock pot instead of an oven, want to make in bulk for a wedding but do not have access to an oven?

        That should work. Definitely test it before the wedding. On high for an hour or low for 2-3 should do the trick.

      • Joann

        Can I use frozen artichokes?

        They might have too much moisture unless you thaw and drain them really well first.

      • Pal

        Can we sub mayo for another ingredient? Thanks!

        You can try sour cream instead! Hope you enjoy.

      • Carol

        DO YOU USE MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS?

        We usually just get artichoke hearts that are canned or jarred in brine.

      • Tanya

        Bringing to a pool party and want to have the dip available in a crock pot. The mozzarella topping wouldn't work, should I put the whole cup into the dip? Thanks

        Yes, jus incorporate it, that will be fine. Hope you enjoy!

      • Loreen

        Can you also do it with frozen spinach?

        We haven't used frozen before but it should work fine. Hope you enjoy Loreen!

      • Mina

        Do you cook the spinach first??

        Hi Mina, no. You will use raw spinach, it cooks in the dip.

      • Anna

        Can this be assembled the night before and baked the next day??

        Absolutely!

      • Allison

        Can’t wait to try this recipe ! Looks AMAZING!

        Let us know when you do!

      • Chet

        5-star rating

        Just made this for dinner and it was amazing. Better than anything we could've gotten at a restaurant. Plenty left over for tomorrow, and looks like it will warm up great.

        Thanks Chet, we are so glad you loved it!

      • Sarah

        5-star rating

        SO delicious!!! I made this for Christmas day and it was everything I wanted. So much flavor and so easy!

        Thanks Sarah, so glad you loved it!

      • Tresa

        5-star rating

        I made this for my family Christmas get together and it was so good! Everyone loved it and it was gone so fast. It was also so fast and easy to throw together. I made it the night before and then just baked it when we were ready to eat it.

        So glad everyone loved it!

      • McBain

        5-star rating

        Made this as a side to dinner on a cold, rainy day. It was quick, easy, and everyone loved it. I did make a slight change by reducing the artichoke content to half of what the recipe calls out.

        great! Glad you loved it!

      • Meredith

        5-star rating

        This recipe was amazing at Thanksgiving and Im going to make it again for Christmas! I used baby kale by accident and it worked too :) Love the basil add!

        Good to know! Glad you've it! I might just have to try the baby kale! Yum!

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