Description

Savor the mouthwatering Spinach Artichoke Dip Creamy Cheesy Baked. This crowd-pleaser combines rich cream cheese, savory artichokes, and fresh spinach, making it a perfect appetizer for any gathering or a quick, comforting snack.

Ingredients

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1 8-ounce block of cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 14-ounce can or jar artichoke hearts (in brine, not oil), drained and roughly chopped
10 ounces fresh spinach, cooked and thoroughly squeezed dry (or a 10-ounce box of frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a slight kick
tortilla chips, crostini, baguette slices, pita chips, or vegetable sticks

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
If using fresh spinach, sauté it in a hot pan with a little oil for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Let it cool, then squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is very important to avoid a watery dip.
Drain the artichoke hearts well, pat them dry, and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, half of the Parmesan, half of the mozzarella, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the chopped artichokes and well-drained spinach. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
For a more golden top, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Let the dip cool for 5-10 minutes (it will be extremely hot). Serve warm with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Ensure to squeeze all excess moisture from the spinach to maintain a creamy consistency.
Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for spice preference.
This dip can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg