Ingredients
- Cream Cheese (8 oz., well softened)
- Sour Cream (1/4 cup)
- Mayonnaise (1/4 cup)
- Minced Garlic (1 clove or 1 tsp)
- Parmesan Cheese (2/3 cup, finely shredded)
- Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup, finely shredded)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Artichoke Hearts (1 can, 14 oz., drained and chopped)
- Frozen Spinach (6 oz., thawed and squeezed dry)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure an even bake with a golden top.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add Garlic and Cheese: Stir in minced garlic, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Season with pepper to taste.
- Incorporate Spinach and Artichokes: Gently fold in the drained artichoke hearts and thawed spinach. Ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.
- Transfer and Bake: Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make it ahead: You can prepare the dip in advance and store it in the fridge. Just let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking.
- Customize the dip: For extra cheese, sprinkle more mozzarella or Parmesan on top before baking. Add red pepper flakes for some heat or smoked paprika for a twist.
- For dairy-free: Swap cream cheese with cashew-based alternatives and use olive oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving, 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
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