Spinach Artichoke Dip Ultimate (Print)

Warm, creamy dip loaded with spinach and artichokes, bubbling with melted cheese. Perfect for sharing at parties.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 7 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
07 - 14 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch baking dish and spread evenly across the surface.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
06 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It creates the kind of cozy atmosphere that keeps people lingering around the table longer
  • The creamy, cheesy texture pairs perfectly with everything from crisp veggies to crusty bread
02 -
  • Squeezing every last drop of moisture from the thawed spinach is the difference between creamy dip and watery disappointment
  • Letting the cream cheese soften completely at room temperature prevents lumps and saves you serious mixing effort
03 -
  • Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want that gorgeous golden brown crust on top
  • Use a cast iron skillet and it stays hot much longer at the table