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Close-up macro shot of rich, creamy baked spinach artichoke dip with specks of green spinach inside a hearty bowl.

The Ultimate Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip is a warm, bubbly, and creamy appetizer. Discover how to make this ultimate party favorite with a perfectly golden cheese crust.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
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Ingredients
  

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream full fat
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise high quality
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed completely dry
  • 14 oz canned artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 medium baguette sliced for crostini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing the crostini

Equipment

  • 1 Rustic Ceramic Bowl or Baking Dish 1-quart capacity for baking.
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer For whipping the cream cheese base.

Method
 

How to Make Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Thoroughly wring out the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel to remove all water. Drain and roughly chop the artichoke hearts.
  2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and fluffy. Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, mixing until combined.
  3. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry spinach and chopped artichokes into the cream cheese mixture. Stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a rustic 1-quart ceramic bowl and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are bubbling.
  5. Turn the oven to broil for the final 1-2 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese forms a perfectly golden-brown bubbly crust.
  6. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast in the oven until crisp. Serve the warm dip alongside the toasted crostini.

Notes

Squeeze the Spinach: Ensure absolutely all water is removed from the spinach to prevent a runny dip.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Cold cream cheese will result in an unappealing, lumpy texture.
Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded cheeses do not melt smoothly due to anti-caking agents.