This bubbly, cheesy, tasty, and gooey Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is always a crowd pleaser. Ready in just over 20 minutes, it’s the perfect appetizer to make on the fly.
Planning a party, or just want a nice hearty, rich and super duper creamy dip? This Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip checks all those boxes!
It’s absolutely delicious, we’ve been making this for a while and anytime I make it, it’s so hard to resist snacking on it once it is ready. I could just eat the whole bowl myself.
It’s the perfect dip to make when it’s a bit chilly and you want to warm up from the inside out and it is so satisfying. One of our go-to appetizers of all time, especially when we are short on time.
The kids and I could make this just a meal in itself. Sometimes we make a bigger batch to make sure everyone gets a big scoop and since we have so many dipper options, everyone gets exactly what they want!
With minimal ingredients and time, this is the perfect addition to add to your appetizer menu for holidays, game days or just because. You do not need a reason to whip up this Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip.
If you are looking for that one recipe that will satisfy everyone and that you literally can just toss together, then you have to make a batch of this.
Some of our other favorite dip recipes we have on our site include: Stuffed Mushroom Dip, Easy Sausage Dip, and 7 Layer Dip.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Perfect holiday appetizer for parties, get-togethers or celebrations.
- Oozing with cheesy flavor and easy to customize.
- Ready in just 30 minutes!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):
Artichoke hearts
Frozen spinach
Cream cheese
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Parmesan cheese
Garlic cloves
Italian seasoning
Pepper
HOW TO MAKE HOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP, STEP BY STEP:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Mix well until combined, I like to use an electric hand mixer.
- Add the dip to the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
- If desired, turn the broiler on high and broil for a couple of minutes until the cheese browns. Keep an eye on it, so it doesnโt burn.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
WHAT CAN I USE AS DIPPERS?
My family loves using tortilla chips or crusty crackers or bread. But you can use just about anything!
Some other ideas for dippers are butter crackers, potato chips, and crostini. You can also some veggie sticks like celery sticks or baby carrots if you’re feeling healthy.
WHAT OTHER CHEESE CAN I USE?
If you want to veer from the normal cheese, you certainly can change it up. Some other ideas are Monterey Jack, Fontina, Smoked Gouda, Swiss, or Gruyere cheeses. Pick your favorites and try it out.
CAN I MAKE THIS SPICY?
Sometimes we just want a little kick in our dip, right? To make this have a little pep in its step, just add a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce to the spinach and cheese mixture.
Not feeling hot sauce? Try some cayenne pepper, either option will give you a nice kick that you are looking for.
HOW TO STORE:
This should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 5 days.
You can freeze it for longer as well. Place in a freezer container and this will keep for up to 3 months.
To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight until thawed. Any leftovers can be reheated using an oven or microwave until they’re warmed through again. Be sure to mix up thoroughly before serving.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Getting the water out of the frozen spinach is crucial. You can use paper towels, a dish towel, or even a cheesecloth to wring it out and get out as much moisture as possible. If not, you’ll have a watery thin dip.
- You can freeze this dip to enjoy again later, see my tips above.
- If making this for a party, you can easily scale this to make a double batch or more. Just use a big enough serving dish, or two dishes.
- You can add any of your favorite cheeses to this dip to make it exactly what you want, see some of my ideas above.
- Want some heat? Add some of my additions above!
- Be sure to drain the artichoke hearts well too. They’ll make the dip watery if you leave too much liquid.
Is your mouth watering just thinking about this creamy, savory, flavorful, rich Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip? Then add the simple ingredients to your grocery list and use this weekend as your excuse to make a batch of it!
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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts drained and finely chopped
- 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed, liquid squeezed out
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ยพ cup sour cream
- ยฝ cup mayonnaise
- ยฝ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Mix well until combined, I like to use an electric hand mixer.
- Add the dip to the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
- If desired, turn the broiler on high and broil for a couple of minutes until the cheese browns. Keep an eye on it, so it doesnโt burn.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Getting the water out of the frozen spinach is crucial. You can use paper towels, a dish towel, or even a cheesecloth to wring it out and get out as much moisture as possible. If not, you'll have a watery thin dip.ย
- You can freeze this dip to enjoy again later, see my tips above.
- If making this for a party, you can easily scale this to make a double batch or more. Just use a big enough serving dish, or two dishes.ย
- You can add any of your favorite cheeses to this dip to make it exactly what you want, see some of my ideas above.
- Want some heat? Add some of my additions above!ย
- Be sure to drain the artichoke hearts well too. They'll make the dip watery if you leave too much liquid.ย
Nutrition
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