Description
This creamy and cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings. Made with a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cheddar, and Gruyère cheeses, combined with artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, and a hint of lemon zest and red pepper flakes, it’s baked until bubbly and golden on top. Serve warm with tortilla chips or toasted baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 package frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Serving
- Tortilla chips or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan, shredded white cheddar, shredded Gruyère, chopped artichoke hearts, defrosted chopped spinach, minced garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer and top: Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and use a spatula to smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle additional shredded white cheddar cheese on top for a cheesy crust.
- Bake the dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Broil for extra browning (optional): If you prefer a more deeply golden and crispy top, switch your oven to broil on high and broil the dip for about 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with tortilla chips or toasted baguette slices on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen spinach with fresh spinach sautéed and drained, if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness according to your taste.
- For a lighter dip, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
- This dip can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
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