Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip 🥬🧀🔥

Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly warm—perfect party dip

Introduction

This Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness.

It’s a classic appetizer that’s always a hit—served warm with bread, chips, or veggies. The combination of spinach, artichokes, and melted cheese makes it comforting and addictive.

Ingredients

Base:

1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup spinach (fresh, chopped) or 1/2 cup frozen (thawed & drained)
1 cup artichoke hearts (chopped, canned or jarred)

Creamy Mixture:

4 oz (120g) cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Cheese:

1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Seasoning:

Salt & black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Substitutions:

Mayo → more sour cream or yogurt
Cream cheese → light cream cheese
Mozzarella → Monterey Jack or cheddar
Artichokes → mushrooms (different variation)

Timing

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 20–25 minutes
Total time: ~30–35 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2: Cook spinach

Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Set aside.

Step 3: Mix base

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.

Step 4: Add ingredients

Stir in spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Transfer to dish

Spread mixture into a baking dish.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Step 7: Serve

Serve hot with chips, bread, or crackers.

Nutritional Information (approx per serving)

Calories: 250–400 kcal
Protein: 8–15g
Fat: 20–30g
Carbohydrates: 5–10g

Healthier Alternatives

Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo
Reduce cheese slightly
Add more spinach
Use light cream cheese
Serve with veggies instead of chips

Serving Suggestions

Tortilla chips
Toasted bread or baguette slices
Crackers
Carrot or celery sticks
Stuffed inside wraps or sandwiches

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not draining spinach properly (watery dip)
Overbaking (can separate)
Not softening cream cheese
Too much salt (cheese is already salty)
Serving cold (best hot)

Storage Tips

Store in fridge up to 3–4 days
Reheat in oven or microwave
Stir before reheating
Can be frozen, but texture may change
Keep covered tightly