Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Delight (Printable version)

Warm creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses, perfect for crowd-pleasing appetizers.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
07 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth.
03 - Fold in spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until evenly combined.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
06 - Enjoy warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than most people can arrive at your door, and tastes like you spent all day on it.
  • The creamy base stays soft and scoopable even as it cools, so guests can keep dipping without rushing.
  • You can make it ahead and bake it right before serving, which means less stress and more time with people.
02 -
  • Squeeze the spinach completely dry or the dip will be watery and lose its creamy texture.
  • Softening the cream cheese before mixing makes a huge difference, cold blocks will leave lumps no matter how hard you stir.
  • If the top browns too fast, tent it loosely with foil and finish baking, you want it heated through without burning.
03 -
  • Make the mixture a few hours ahead and refrigerate it, then bake right before guests arrive so it comes out hot and fresh.
  • For a crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last two minutes and watch it closely.
  • If you double the recipe, use a larger dish and add five to ten minutes to the baking time.
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