Spinach and Artichoke Party Dip
Ultra-creamy spinach and artichoke dip with three cheeses and a hint of lemon, baked until hot and bubbly for scooping with chips or crusty bread. Simple to prep, big on flavor, and always the first bowl to vanish.
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Ingredients
Dip Base & Mix-Ins
- 10 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 1/4 cups roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 3/4 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed very dry
- 2 (14 oz) cans artichoke hearts, quartered drained and chopped
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the oven to 375°F and place a lightly greased 1.5–2 quart baking dish on the center rack to warm while you prep.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir the cream cheese with the roasted garlic Alfredo sauce until completely smooth and glossy, 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the sour cream, Parmesan, 1 1/4 cups of the mozzarella, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to taste.
- Squeeze the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel until no liquid drips. Pat the drained artichokes dry with paper towels and chop. Fold both into the warm cheese base until evenly distributed.
- Carefully pull the hot baking dish from the oven, scrape in the dip, and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella over the top.
- Bake until the edges are bubbling and the top is melty, 18–22 minutes. For extra color, broil 1–2 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving so it thickens slightly.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette, or pita wedges.
Notes
Tip: The drier your spinach and artichokes, the richer and thicker the dip—wring spinach in a towel and press artichokes between paper towels before chopping.
Make-ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, cover and refrigerate; bake straight from the fridge, adding 5–8 minutes to the cook time.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Spinach and Artichoke Party Dip flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.