This Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy cheesy delectable dip with garlic, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and chopped artichoke hearts. The result is a mouthwatering good hot mess that family and friends just love! Make some soon for movie night, game day, or your next shindig.
This is one of our all-time favorite dips! I mean, what’s not to love about a big hot mess of melted Parmesan, mozzarella, spinach, and artichoke hearts all baked in a creamy base? This dip can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge, only to be baked warm and gooey right before your guests arrive. I love to serve this at my parties with bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, crab rangoon, and baked shrimp toast.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Cream cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Sour cream: You can use light sour cream but not fat-free sour cream.
- Parmesan cheese: For optimal taste use freshly grated Parmesan. The flavor makes it worth every red cent as my late mother used to say.
- Artichoke hearts: For best results, use canned artichoke hearts packed in water. Drain to remove any excess moisture.
- Frozen spinach: You can use fresh spinach but sauté it first and remove any excess moisture
How to make Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
First squeeze your spinach until almost all of the moisture is removed. I find it easier to do with my hands than with a towel. Now coarsely chop the spinach. Next in a medium bowl stir together the garlic, softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, grated Parmesan Cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, salt, and black pepper.
Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted and the dip is warmed through. For best results serve promptly.
Preparation Tips
- If you love garlic add another minced clove. You will love it!
- This dish can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance, stored covered in the refrigerator, and baked just before your company arrives.
- To brown the top of the dip turn on the broiler on low for the last 1-2 minutes of baking. Stay close by as I have always found broilers unpredictable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Serving Suggestions
- Veggies: cucumber rounds, celery sticks, or carrot sticks
- Chips: tortilla, bagel, pita, or Frito Scoops
- Bread: crostini or baguette slices
- Crisps or crackers: pretzel crisps or butter crackers
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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ⅕ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed drained and chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a small baking dish.
- In a medium bowl mix together the garlic, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, artichoke hearts, spinach, salt, and black pepper.
- Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes; until the cheese is melted and dip is warmed through. For best results serve promptly.
Notes
- If you love garlic add another minced clove. You will love it!
- This dish can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance, stored covered in the refrigerator, and baked just before your company arrives.
- To brown the top of the dip turn on the broiler on low for the last 1-2 minutes of baking. Stay close by as I have always found broilers unpredictable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
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Shelley
A total classic – always a hit! My family would love this version!
marian Rogansky
can I use Asaigo cheese instead of mozz
Beth Pierce
I don’t think you are going to get the great creamy effect from a soft cheese like mozzarella. I think I would be more inclined to add a little bit of asiago in addition to!
Brittany
Do you use fresh mozz or a block of mozz?
Beth Pierce
I use whole milk mozzarella which is sold in a block.
Katie
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this one. I think my family would love it!
Angela
Lost my recipe for this dip so I was so happy to find your version. This is the perfect appetizer.
Toni Dash
This has been a favorite at my house! It is so good!
Mirlene
This is one of my favorite dips to make and this recipe is just perfect!
Dannii
I love any kind of creamy dip and this looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it.
Angelina Alexandrou
Hi there, do you think I could bake this dip inside a Cobb loaf of bread ( in the oven)? Thanks, ange
Beth Pierce
I am not sure as I am not familiar with that bread. Let’s see if any of the readers respond!
Yvonne Miles
The best spinach dip recipe ever!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Yvonne! So glad that you liked it!!
Sara Welch
Made this for a family gathering and it was a hit all around! Easily, a new favorite appetizer or snack; so delicious!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
YUM!! This dip looks incredibly delicious!! I can’t wait to try it!
katerina @ diethood.com
Oh my, this looks so ooey gooey delicious!! I could eat the whole thing! YUM!
Catalina
OMG! I am drooling over this dip! My family will love this for tonight!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip looks incredibly delicious!
Toni
So much cheesy goodness in one recipe! True confession? I couldn’t stop eating it. Dinner for me!
Amanda
I love spinach artichoke dip so much, and this recipe is perfect!