Description
Savory spinach artichoke dip delights taste buds with creamy goodness straight from the slow cooker. Cheese, herbs, and tangy flavors blend perfectly, promising an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheeses:
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
Vegetables 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
- Thoroughly drain thawed spinach, pressing out moisture to prevent a watery dip, and finely dice artichoke hearts into uniform pieces.
- In a spacious slow cooker, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- Fold in grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheeses, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Incorporate chopped spinach and artichoke pieces, gently stirring to evenly distribute vegetables throughout the mixture.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to balance and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Set slow cooker to low heat and cover, allowing ingredients to meld and warm for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once heated through and cheese is completely melted, adjust seasoning if needed, creating a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional parmesan cheese or chopped fresh herbs for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve warm with toasted baguette slices, crisp vegetable sticks, or sturdy tortilla chips for optimal dipping experience.
Notes
- Properly drain spinach by using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove maximum moisture, ensuring a thick and creamy dip texture.
- Consider using fresh artichoke hearts for a more vibrant flavor, though canned or jarred hearts work perfectly as a convenient alternative.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding crumbled feta or switching some cream cheese for goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese, maintaining the rich taste while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg