Better than any restaurant spinach dip, this simple appetizer has just 7 ingredients and takes less than 45 minutes to make! And there’s NO MAYO!
This creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke dip is SO quick and easy to throw together. Perfect for when you have guests coming over, or just want to share an indulgent dish with your other half! It’s loaded with fresh ingredients – and NO mayo! – so it doesn’t feel heavy or too rich like some artichoke dips can.
Comfort food at it’s finest, this dip is simple and delicious. Snuggle in with this warm, inviting family favorite tonight!
How do I make spinach and artichoke dip?
This dip combines sour cream and cream cheese with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan for the perfect creamy, cheesy texture. It’s also loaded with tons of fresh spinach, canned artichoke hearts and garlic, then it’s finished with a moderate layer of shredded cheese and baked until it’s golden brown and bubbly.
Can I use frozen spinach in this artichoke dip?
No – please don’t. Just use fresh spinach! It will be cheapest when you buy it in bulk in the product section of your grocery store, but it also comes pre-washed in sealed plastic bags as well.
Honestly, I’ve never used frozen spinach for anything and I probably never will. The fresh spinach is going to release just the right amount of moisture to keep your dip creamy. I suspect frozen spinach might leave you with watery mess in this dip.
Can I make spinach and artichoke dip ahead of time?
Yes! This dip does great when made ahead of time, which makes it a very convenient option for your next party or family get together! Throw it all together in cast iron skillet and pop it in the fridge the night before your party.
The day of, set it out on the counter for an hour to come to room temperature, then just before guests arrive throw it in the oven and your appetizer is done!
Tips for making this recipe:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh ingredients always taste better and this recipe is no exception! Fresh spinach has just the right amount of moisture and will wilt perfectly into the dip.
- Use fresh garlic. Similar to the spinach, fresh garlic will be best in this recipe! Skip the minced, jarred garlic and mince your own cloves!
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Room temp cream cheese and sour cream will make this dip much easier to mix up and will also help it bake more evenly.
Other easy appetizers you’ll love:
- Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Dip
- Easy Mediterranean Dip
- Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Bread Dip
- Greek Potato Wedges with Tzatziki Sauce
- Baked Brie Appetizer
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Comfort food at it’s finest, this dip is simple and delicious. Snuggle in with this warm, inviting family favorite tonight!
Ingredients
- 5 oz. fresh spinach
- 8 oz. full fat sour cream, room temperature
- 8 oz. full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (15 oz.) can artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz. shredded mozzarella, divided
- 5 oz. shredded Parmesan
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Serving suggestions:
- sliced French baguette
- crackers
- chilled white wine
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Add fresh spinach to a large bowl. On top of the spinach add sour cream, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic, half the mozzarella, Parmesan and a few hearty pinches of salt along with a pinch of pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer to a greased 9×9 baking dish or 6″ cast iron skillet. Spread in an even layer and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Then broil for 1-2 minutes or until the mozzarella on top starts to get dark golden brown.
- Serve with sliced French baguette and chilled white wine. Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh spinach. Fresh ingredients always taste better and this recipe is no exception! Fresh spinach has just the right amount of moisture and will wilt perfectly into the dip.
Use fresh garlic. Similar to the spinach, fresh garlic will be best in this recipe! Skip the minced, jarred garlic and mince your own cloves!
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Room temp cream cheese and sour cream will make this dip much easier to mix up and will also help it bake more evenly.
Keywords: spinach dip, artichoke dip, cheese dip, cream cheese dip, vegetarian dip
I’m just browsing recipes to make tonight and the second I saw your picture for this recipe I knew I was making this. I have all the ingredients at home except for parmesan, would a romano blend be okay for a substitution? Can’t wait to try this at home, thanks for sharing!
Yes-romano would be delicious in this recipe! Asiago would work great too, or even manchego! This is literally one of my FAVORITE recipes. Enjoy!