Description
A creamy and cheesy hot spinach artichoke dip made with a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, Romano, and mozzarella cheeses, combined with garlic, basil, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Perfectly baked to bubbly golden perfection, this dip is a crowd-pleaser ideal for serving with toasted bread or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Romano cheese
- 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt
- salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up.
- Mix cheese and seasonings: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan and Romano cheeses, minced garlic, dried basil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well mixed.
- Add vegetables: Gently fold in the drained and chopped artichoke hearts and thawed, drained spinach, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the ingredients too much.
- Transfer and top: Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top as a finishing layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the cheese topping is lightly browned and golden.
- Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with toasted bread slices or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- This dip is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, making it a perfect party appetizer or snack.
- For best results, ensure spinach is fully thawed and excess moisture is squeezed out to avoid a watery dip.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- To add a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently.
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
