Description
This Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. Made with a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, Romano, mozzarella, garlic, and seasoned spinach and artichokes, it bakes to a bubbly, golden perfection. Serve it warm with toasted bread or tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
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Dip Base
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Cheese Topping
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, grated Romano, minced garlic, dried basil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vegetables: Gently fold in the chopped artichoke hearts and thawed, drained spinach into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Assemble the Dip: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the dip is bubbly and the top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
- Serve Hot: Remove from the oven and serve the dip warm with toasted bread, tortilla chips, or your preferred dippers.
Notes
- This dip is best served hot to enjoy its creamy texture and melted cheese.
- Ensure the spinach is well drained to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some extra Parmesan on top before baking if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
