Description
This Artichoke and Spinach Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. With a creamy texture and harmonious flavors of garlic, spinach, and artichoke, it’s both indulgent and somewhat nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Thoroughly drain and chop the artichoke hearts.
- Thaw the frozen spinach completely and squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Alfredo sauce until smooth.
- Add the minced garlic and stir to incorporate.
- Fold in the drained spinach and chopped artichoke hearts, mixing gently but thoroughly.
- Add ¾ cup of the mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese, reserving the remaining mozzarella for topping.
- Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart baking dish or 9-inch pie plate.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top is lightly golden.
- For an extra golden top, broil for the final 1-2 minutes (watch carefully to prevent burning).
Notes
- Thoroughly squeeze moisture from the spinach to prevent a watery dip.
- Allow your cream cheese to fully soften at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- You can prepare this dip up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35