Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip (Printable)

Warm, creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses, perfect for sharing at parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
07 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish approximately 8x8 inches.
02 - In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan until smooth.
03 - Fold in spinach, chopped artichokes, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, ensuring an even mixture.
04 - Spread the dip mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
06 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes and tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • Works for casual movie nights or fancy gatherings without any fuss.
  • The cheese actually gets creamy and bubbly instead of separating, which is the real magic.
02 -
  • Squeeze your thawed spinach like your life depends on it—extra moisture is the enemy and will water down your dip.
  • Don't use cold cream cheese straight from the fridge or your dip will have lumps no amount of stirring can fix.
03 -
  • Mix everything in a bowl before transferring to the baking dish—it distributes ingredients evenly and prevents those sad pockets that are all artichoke and no cheese.
  • Watch the oven in the last few minutes; bubbly edges and a light golden top is your signal it's perfect, and overdoing it makes the cheese separate and get greasy.
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