Description
Creamy artichoke dip combines Mediterranean flavors with classic comfort. Cheese and tender artichoke hearts create a rich, tangy appetizer perfect for gatherings you’ll savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz or 400 g) artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra mozzarella or Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, creating an ideal baking environment for the artichoke dip.
- Dish Preparation: Select a compact baking vessel, lightly greasing its interior to prevent adherence and ensure smooth removal.
- Creamy Foundation: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise into a luxuriously smooth base, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Artichoke Integration: Gently fold chopped artichoke hearts throughout the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of the primary ingredient.
- Cheese Layering: Incorporate parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring carefully to create a rich, cohesive texture with melted cheese undertones.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce minced garlic and chives, then season with salt, black pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes to amplify the dip’s aromatic profile.
- Baking Process: Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, spreading evenly and topping with an additional cheese layer for a golden, bubbling crust.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges turn golden brown and the center becomes delightfully effervescent.
- Serving Finale: Allow the dip to rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm alongside tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable crudités for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Drain Artichokes Thoroughly: Pat artichoke hearts completely dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the dip watery.
- Cheese Temperature Matters: Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and more consistent texture.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal spice preference, ranging from mild to bold kick.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare dip mixture ahead of time and refrigerate, then bake just before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg