Description
Spinach artichoke dip brings creamy comfort to gatherings with friends. Cheesy goodness and rich flavors make this classic appetizer a crowd-pleasing selection you’ll want to share at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 225 grams (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100 grams (½ cup) sour cream
- 50 grams (¼ cup) mayonnaise
- 1 can (400 grams / 14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 150 grams (1 cup) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (or 2 cups fresh spinach, sauteed and chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a compact baking dish and position it in an oven calibrated to 180C (350F).
- Base Formation: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a uniform, silky consistency without any remaining lumps.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, spinach, and artichoke hearts into the creamy foundation, ensuring comprehensive ingredient distribution and balanced flavor profile.
- Seasoning: Introduce salt and black pepper, stirring methodically to harmonize taste elements throughout the mixture.
- Baking Process: Transfer the blended mixture into the prepared baking vessel, smoothing the surface with a spatula, then slide into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top transforms into a golden-brown crust with effervescent edges.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and allow brief cooling, enabling flavor convergence, then present alongside complementary dippers like tortilla chips, crackers, baguette slices, or raw vegetable sticks for an inviting appetizer experience.
Notes
- Drain Moisture Thoroughly: Squeeze excess water from chopped spinach using a clean kitchen towel to prevent a watery, runny dip texture.
- Cheese Temperature Matters: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for smoother blending and more consistent mixing without lumps.
- Customize Spice Level: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for extra kick, or incorporate fresh herbs like dill or chives for additional flavor complexity.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the dip mixture a day in advance and refrigerate, then bake just before serving to enhance flavor melding and save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg