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This Spinach and Artichoke Dip is hot, delicious, and full of amazing flavor. It is simple and easy to make and is perfect for snack time by yourself or to share with friends and family.

I am a big fan of spinach and artichoke dip. I had my first taste of it at a women's luncheon. I turned my nose up at the thought of eating anything that was green, but when I took that first bite, I was hooked 🙂 After trying that delicious recipe, I knew I was going to have to make it.

How to make Easy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

You can make this easy cheesy dip in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, on the stove top, but my favorite is this baked version. I simply mix it all together and bake it in the oven. No fuss and no watching it either!

For this recipe you will need the following ingredients —

• 10-Ounce Bag Fresh Spinach (you can also use baby spinach)
• 1 Small White or Yellow Onion, diced
• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1 Tablespoon Minced fresh Garlic
• 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, room temp (This is 1 block of cream cheese)
• 16 Ounces Sour Cream (for a healthier version, sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream)
• ⅔ Cup Mayonnaise
• Canned Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped (14 ounces each) — you need 2
• 6 Ounces Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Pepper
• ½ Cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
• 8 Ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large skillet.

Saute the onions and the garlic until the onions turn translucent. 

Add handfuls of fresh spinach to the pan and let it cook down before adding more. Repeat this until all the spinach has been cooked down in the butter mixture. This entire process should take about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Add the parmesan cheese, pepper, and artichoke. Stir the creamy sauce well.

Add the broth and stir until it’s fully incorporated into the mixture. It will be slightly soupy, but trust the process.

Fold in the spinach mixture and mozzarella.

Pour and spread evenly into a 4-quart baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and serve immediately if you want it hot, with your favorite crackers, tortilla chips, toasted French bread slices, bagel chips, pita chips, etc. You can also serve it at room temperature in a bread bowl for a festive touch. Enjoy!

Serve it warm with crackers, veggies, or like we eat it, with tortilla chips! This dip is perfect for game day.

I like to add a few green onions to the top of my dip.

Can I Use Fresh Spinach in This Recipe?

Yes, you can use fresh spinach for this creamy dip in place of frozen. If doing so steam it and blanch in ice water, then squeeze excess liquid and chop. For me, frozen spinach is the way to go because all of that has already been done for you, cutting down the cooking time.

A Few Tips and Tricks For Making This Delicious Dip

Tips:

• To store, place in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.
• If you’re not a huge fan of artichokes, cut the artichoke amount in half. No need to adjust any other part of the recipe.
• If you prefer things a little saltier, you can add salt when you add the pepper in. Between the cheese and other ingredients, salt was never necessary for us. Be sure to taste the mixture before baking to ensure the saltiness is to your liking.
• Broth or stock works for this recipe. I don’t suggest using beef broth, but vegetable and chicken broth have always been perfect options for this recipe. 
• You can utilize frozen spinach, if you prefer, but be prepared for some flavor to be removed. You’ll simply skip the step of adding the spinach to the saute pan. Be sure to really squeeze the water out of that frozen spinach so it doesn’t make the dip too runny.
• Using quality cheeses will make all the difference in the flavor you end up with. It’s worth it, trust me.

More Delicious Dip Recipes to Try

• Jalapeno Cranberry Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Whipped Ricotta Dip
• Restaurant Style Mexican Cheese Dip
• Pina Colada Fruit Dip