Description
This creamy and flavorful Spinach Artichoke Dip combines tender artichoke hearts, nutritious spinach, smooth cream cheese, and a mix of flavorful cheeses for a perfect appetizer. Ready in minutes with no baking required, it’s ideal for parties and casual snacking served warm or at room temperature with crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 400 g / 14 oz artichoke hearts in brine, drained
- 250 g / 8 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Dairy & Condiments
- 250 g / 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or full fat yoghurt
- 1 cup grated cheese (Cheddar, Colby, or Tasty Cheese recommended)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop Artichokes: Roughly chop the drained artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces to prepare for mixing.
- Drain Spinach: Squeeze out excess liquid from the thawed chopped spinach using paper towels, a clean dish towel, or a colander pressed with a wooden spoon to prevent the dip from being watery.
- Soften Cream Cheese: Place cream cheese in a large heatproof bowl and microwave in two 30-second intervals until softened, then stir until smooth to create a creamy base.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped artichokes, drained spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream or yoghurt, garlic powder, grated cheese, and parmesan cheese to the softened cream cheese. Mix gently until just combined to keep the texture intact.
- Warm the Dip: Microwave the mixture to your preferred serving temperature, heating gently to avoid overheating or drying out the dip. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve: Best enjoyed warm, though the dip also tastes great at room temperature. Serve with your favorite crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain both the artichokes and spinach to prevent a watery dip.
- Using a mix of cheeses adds depth of flavor—feel free to use your preferred flavorful cheese blends.
- Microwaving softens the cream cheese quickly, but you can also let it soften at room temperature if preferred.
- This dip can also be gently heated in a stovetop double boiler if a microwave is not available.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and warmed again before serving.
