Spinach Artichoke Dip

This easy Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is a simple baked appetizer that’s delicious served with chips, crackers or cut veggies. It’s perfect for game day or holiday gatherings, and it’s easy to make ahead!

 

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Here at The Busy Baker we love a good appetizer! This Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is one of our favourite dip recipes to make for any party or gathering – whether it’s a holiday party, game day, or you’re entertaining for no reason at all, this ultra creamy, savoury dip is a total crowd pleaser that’s easy to throw together in a pinch, make ahead of time, and serve up with your favourite crackers, chips or veggies for dipping!

Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy, flavour-packed dip made with a blend of spinach, artichokes, cheese, and cream or sour cream. It’s known for its rich texture and irresistible savoury flavour, this dip has become an absolute staple at parties, potlucks, and gatherings. Its flavours are Mediterranean-style, and it’s absolutely irresistible!

It’s a dip that became popular in the 1990s when it began to appear on restaurant menus, especially in the U.S. and Canada, and it’s commonly served warm with a melty, gooey texture and a savoury and mildly tangy flavour, thanks to the artichokes.

Spinach Artichoke Dip is typically served with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks like carrots and celery. It’s always a crowd-pleaser, and it’s easily adaptable to suit a variety of dietary preferences.

While the classic version of the dip is made with a creamy base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese, other variations can include swapping in Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative or adding additional ingredients like onions or bacon. It’s the perfect marriage of comfort and flavour, and it might just be one of the most beloved dips ever!

There are SO many reasons we love this easy spinach and artichoke dip – here are just a few:

1. It’s CREAMY, CHEEZY PERFECTION. This recipe is the perfect combination of creaminess from the sour cream and cream cheese, nuttiness of the parmesan, depth of the cheddar and stretchiness of the mozzarella. It’s indulgent and satisfying!
2. It’s EASY to MAKE. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps you can whip up this delicious appetizer in just half an hour!
3. It’s CUSTOMIZABLE. Do you like a chunky dip? Or a smooth one? Regardless, you can easily customize this dip to your preference.
4. It’s PERFECT for ANY OCCASION. You can serve this as an appetizer for parties, cozy family dinners, movie nights or even holiday celebrations.

Take your spinach artichoke dip to the next level with our PRO tips and tricks:

Make sure you squeeze out as much excess liquid as you can from the thawed spinach to avoid a watery dip. Using fresh spinach also works, so feel free to pick up some fresh spinach for this recipe and chop it yourself.

Taste as you go and make sure you don’t over/under season your dip. Depending on your artichokes and cheeses you might need more or less salt.

We love mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan because cream cheese provides creaminess, mozzarella gives a nice cheese pull, parmesan and cheddar add a nutty rich flavour but feel free to mix and mach your favourite cheeses to customize this dip to your preference.

Let the top of your dip brown in the oven (if necessary, broil it for a couple of minutes) to make sure you get a bubbly and crispy top to your creamy dip.

To make sure you enjoy the gooey texture of the dip, serve your dip warm from the oven.

Here are some common issues you might encounter when making this spinach artichoke dip recipe, and how to fix and prevent them:

To thin out the dip a little bit, add a few more tablespoons of sour cream before you bake. If your dip became too thick as it cooled, simply warm it up again.

To make the dip thicker add more shredded Parmesan cheese, cheddar or mozzarella.

If you prefer your dip with more spices, feel free to add more but keep in mind that the chips you’re going to serve the dip with are likely salted, so adding too much salt could overwhelm the flavour of the dip.

Keep an eye on the dip as it bakes and make sure you remove it from the oven before it gets too toasty on top.

This can happen if the cheese or mayo you used had to much fat, however, it’s not an issue, simply remove the fat on top with a spoon or a piece of paper towel.

Here’s all the kitchen equipment you’ll need to have on hand to make this delicious spinach and artichoke dip recipe (paid links):

• Cutting Board and a large knife
• Garlic Press
• measuring cups and spoons
• Silicone Spatula
• large mixing bowl
• Oval Baking Dish

Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to make this easy spinach and artichoke dip recipe (paid links):

• 1 cup frozen spinach thawed
• 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts one 14 oz jar/can
• 1 ½ cup grated cheese mix we like to use a mix of mozzarella and mature cheddar
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2/3 cup sour cream or full fat greek yogurt
• 8 oz cream cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• butter for greasing the pan
• 1/2 cup mixed grated cheese for the top
• chopped parsley for garnish added after baking

Make this Easy Spinach and Artichoke Dip your own by trying one of these delicious variations!

1. Extra Cheesy: Swap in Gouda, fontina, or Gruyère cheese for unique flavour profiles and added cheesiness .
2. Meaty: Add in some cooked, crumbled bacon or even shredded chicken for a heartier dip.
3. Spicy: Add in diced jalapeños, red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for heat.
4. Veggie: Pack some more flavour in by adding caramelized onions or leeks, or roasted red peppers.
5. Mediterranean Twist: Incorporate crumbled feta, lemon zest and toasted pine nuts for a tangy, nutty twist
6. Garlic lovers’ : Roast the garlic before adding it in for a sweeter, more mellow garlic flavour.
7. Buffalo Chicken: Add some buffalo sauce and shredded chicken to make a buffalo chicken spinach and artichoke dip.

We hope you love this Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite game day snack? We’d love to know!

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