Best Spinach Artichoke Dip
Bake the easy and best spinach artichoke dip that is classic, creamy, and cheesy, loaded with spinach and artichokes. It only takes under 30 minutes to put everything together, and this hot dip is a total crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Servings: 8
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz Artichoke Hearts
- 10 oz Frozen Spinach , thawed (about 2 cups)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 oz Sour cream (room temperature)
- 3 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeno finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 4 Spring onions (chopped)
- 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella cheese (grated, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch cast iron skillet or baking pan and keep it ready.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic in a large mixing bowl and combine using a handheld mixer until creamy and fluffy.
- Add chopped artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed spinach, jalapeno, black pepper powder, cayenne powder, salt if needed, chopped spring onions, 2 tablespoon of parmesan cheese, ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese, and mix using a spatula.
- Transfer this to the greased skillet and spread, and top it with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 mins or until the dip is bubbly and lightly brown on top. Spinach Artichoke Dip is ready. Garnish with more spring onions if desired, and serve with tortilla chips, pita bread, naan bread, or toasted baguettes and enjoy!!
Notes
- Don't forget to beat the sour cream and cream cheese using a hand mixer. This is going to make your dip smooth and creamy.
Make ahead and Storage instructions
- Before baking: You can make this dip mix two days in advance. Just bake it before serving.
- Once baked: Allow the dip to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. Spinach artichoke dip will last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
If there are any leftovers, you can reheat them in the microwave in individual portions as needed and serve or reheat in the pan covered in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4892IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg