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
- ½ 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.
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Toni Dash
Such a perfect appetizer! This is always a hit at my house!
Jess
I made this to snack on while decorating our Christmas tree and it was a major hit! I think we have a new yearly tradition!
Taylor Kiser
This dip is definitely a keeper! So easy to make and so delicious!
Pam
As much as I love ordering this dip out I have never thought about making it at home. Thanks for sharing.
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!