Baked Artichoke Dip Cream Cheese (Printable version)

A warm, creamy blend of artichokes, cream cheese, and spices baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

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

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
03 - Fold in Parmesan, mozzarella, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes if using, and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in a 1 to 1.5 quart baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and golden brown on top.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
07 - Serve warm accompanied by crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings
  • Quick and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
02 -
  • Recipe is gluten-free if you choose gluten-free crackers or baguette
  • Contains dairy, so check labels if serving to those with allergies
03 -
  • Add a sprinkle of extra Parmesan on top before baking for a crispy crust
  • Swap mozzarella for Gruyère or stir in chopped spinach for a flavor twist
Go back