Description
This hot spinach and artichoke dip is a creamy, cheesy, and tangy crowd-pleaser perfect for game day or any gathering. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s guaranteed to disappear before halftime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Tortilla chips, pita wedges, crostini, or veggie sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess liquid using a colander or cheesecloth. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate, cast iron skillet, or 1-quart casserole dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Blend with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
- Fold in mozzarella, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack (or cheddar) cheeses. Add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly browned on top. If needed, cover loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let dip cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with chips, crostini, or veggie sticks.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and squeeze spinach thoroughly to avoid a watery dip. You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream, use fresh spinach (wilted and drained), or swap cheeses for your favorites. Make ahead and refrigerate, then bake before serving. For a spicier dip, add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (60 g) per serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, game day appetizer, party dip, cheesy dip, easy appetizer, crowd pleaser, vegetarian dip, oven baked dip