How to Make Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Artichokes, spinach, and melted cheese are the perfect appetizer for any get-together. Just make sure you get to enjoy it – this dip will disappear quickly from the party table!
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You Will Need
- Small mixing bowl
- 1 1/2 c. Frozen creamed spinach, thawed
- 12 oz. Canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. Minced garlic
- 12 oz. Cream cheese
- 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. Freshly grated pepper
- Medium size casserole dish
- 1/4 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese
- And tortilla chips, pita chips, or bread
- Mayonnaise, blue cheese, plain yogurt,
- crab meat, or roasted peppers
- And a Mexican cheese blend
Steps
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Step 1
Preheat the oven
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2
Prepare the artichoke and spinach
In a small bowl, combine the creamed spinach and the chopped artichoke hearts with a fork. Add the garlic and mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
Mix in the cheeses
Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese and mix with the fork. Sprinkle with pepper and mix until combined.
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Mayonnaise, blue cheese, plain yogurt, crab meat, and roasted peppers can be used as a variation on the classic recipe.
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Step 4
Prepare for baking
Pour the artichoke, spinach, and cheese mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
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Use a Mexican cheese blend as a topping for a spicier dip.
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Step 5
Bake the dip
Bake the dip for 15 minutes, or until the mixture begins to bubble and the cheese topping is completely melted.
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Step 6
Serve immediately
Serve the dip while it's still warm with tortilla chips pita chips, or pita or baguette bread. Or, scoop the dip into a bread bowl to enjoy it restaurant-style!
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Ancient Greeks and Romans considered artichokes a delicacy and an aphrodisiac.
