🎉 Introduction
If there’s one appetizer that never fails to impress, it’s Spinach Artichoke Dip. Creamy, rich, and irresistibly cheesy, this classic dip has earned its place at parties, game nights, holidays, and cozy nights in. Every scoop delivers velvety creaminess balanced with tender spinach and tangy artichokes—comfort food at its finest.
This version is truly the best spinach artichoke dip: perfectly seasoned, luxuriously smooth, and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s made with simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and stays alcohol-free and pork-free, making it family-friendly and universally loved. Whether you’re serving guests or treating yourself, this dip disappears fast—so consider doubling it.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Medium mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- 9×9-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet
- Oven
Optional but helpful:
- Hand mixer (for extra-smooth texture)
🛒 Ingredients
Simple ingredients combine for maximum creamy flavor.
Creamy Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream or plain thick yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables
- 1 cup cooked spinach, well-drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Flavor
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Optional Finish
- Extra mozzarella or parmesan for topping
👩🍳 Directions
Follow these steps for the creamiest spinach artichoke dip.
Step 1: Preheat
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the Creamy Base
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add Flavor and Veggies
- Stir in garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Fold in chopped spinach and artichoke hearts.
Step 4: Add Cheese
- Mix in mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Stir until evenly combined.
Step 5: Transfer and Top
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake uncovered for 22–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
Step 7: Rest and Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
Perfect as an appetizer or snack centerpiece.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating
- Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) until warm.
- Stir halfway through if reheating in a dish.
Freezing
- Freezing is not recommended due to dairy texture changes.
🥄 Variations
Make this spinach artichoke dip your own:
- Extra Cheesy
- Add more mozzarella on top before baking.
- Garlic Lover’s
- Add an extra clove of garlic.
- Chicken Boost
- Fold in finely shredded cooked chicken.
- Lighter Version
- Use yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Skillet Style
- Bake and serve directly in an oven-safe skillet.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Why squeeze the spinach dry?
To prevent a watery dip. - Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes—thaw and squeeze very well. - Is this dip thick or scoopable?
Creamy and perfectly scoopable. - Can kids enjoy this?
Yes, it’s mild and cheesy. - Can I make it ahead?
Assemble, refrigerate, then bake before serving. - Does it thicken as it cools?
Slightly—serve warm for best texture. - Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger baking dish. - Do artichokes taste strong?
No, they’re mellow and balanced. - What cheese melts best?
Mozzarella gives the best stretch. - Is this good for parties?
It’s always a hit and disappears fast.
🏁 Conclusion
This truly is THE BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip—creamy, cheesy, and perfectly balanced with tender spinach and tangy artichokes. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, it’s the kind of appetizer that brings people together and keeps everyone dipping until the bowl is empty.
Make it once, and it will become your go-to dip for every gathering.
THE BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip – Ultra-Creamy, Cheesy & Crowd-Winning
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Follow these steps for the creamiest spinach artichoke dip.
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Fold in chopped spinach and artichoke hearts.
- Mix in mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 22–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
To prevent a watery dip. Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes—thaw and squeeze very well. Is this dip thick or scoopable?
Creamy and perfectly scoopable. Can kids enjoy this?
Yes, it’s mild and cheesy. Can I make it ahead?
Assemble, refrigerate, then bake before serving. Does it thicken as it cools?
Slightly—serve warm for best texture. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger baking dish. Do artichokes taste strong?
No, they’re mellow and balanced. What cheese melts best?
Mozzarella gives the best stretch. Is this good for parties?
It’s always a hit and disappears fast. 🏁 Conclusion This truly is THE BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip—creamy, cheesy, and perfectly balanced with tender spinach and tangy artichokes. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, it’s the kind of appetizer that brings people together and keeps everyone dipping until the bowl is empty. Make it once, and it will become your go-to dip for every gathering.
