Description
Creamy pot spinach artichoke dip brings irresistible Mediterranean flavors to your table in minutes. Quick and easy comfort food that promises to delight guests with its rich, cheesy goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
Vegetable and Base Ingredients:
- 1 (10 ounces / 280 g) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (14 ounces / 400 g) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by thoroughly draining frozen spinach, pressing out moisture completely to prevent a watery dip, and finely chopping artichoke hearts into uniform, bite-sized segments.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with sour cream, creating a smooth, creamy base that will serve as the foundation for the dip.
- Incorporate grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheeses into the cream mixture, stirring until well integrated and achieving a consistent texture.
- Fold the drained spinach and chopped artichoke hearts into the cheese blend, ensuring even distribution of vegetables throughout the mixture.
- Season the dip with minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper, stirring carefully to distribute seasonings evenly and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent heating and attractive presentation.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top to create a golden, crispy surface during baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven until edges turn golden brown and the center becomes bubbly and heated through, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow the dip to rest for a few minutes, which helps it set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm with toasted bread, crisp crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly to prevent a watery dip, using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove maximum moisture.
- Cut artichoke hearts into uniform, small pieces to ensure even distribution and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick that elevates the creamy texture and rich taste of the dip.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt while maintaining the dish’s delicious creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg