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    Home » Recent Posts » Appetizers & Snacks

    Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Fresh Spinach

    Published: Feb 15, 2022 · Updated: Nov 14, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Warm, creamy, and full of cheese, this spinach and artichoke dip is an easy but impressive appetizer. 

    Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip is one of those classic appetizers that everyone loves. It’s on so many restaurant menus for a reason! Yet when we serve spinach and artichoke dip at home, it’s often served cold. 

    Maybe that's because it's so easy to find cold spinach dip in the deli section of grocery stores. But while it’s tricky to find a hot spinach and artichoke dip in the store, it IS easy to make it at home!

    Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    With fresh spinach and lots of pantry staples, this recipe gets its creaminess from three kinds of cheese, instead of the sour cream that’s found in cold spinach and artichoke dips. 

    Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip takes about 10 minutes to put together before you let the oven do the work and bake it up into a cheesy, delicious hot snack. It’s perfect for football season, holiday gatherings, or an appetizer at any party or happy hour. 

    What You Need 

    Ingredients for spinach and artichoke dip
    • Fresh spinach
    • Artichoke hearts
    • Cream cheese 
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Garlic powder
    • Nutmeg
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • A tomato (optional)

    How to Make Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

    Drain and roughly chop artichokes. Set aside. 

    Cutting board full of chopped artichoke hearts and a knife.

    Add 2 tablespoons of water to a large skillet placed over medium heat.  

    Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach begins to wilt. Add artichokes, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. 

    Cook until spinach is completely wilted and all water has evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Spinach, artichoke hearts, and spices in a skillet.

    In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and paprika. 

    Three cheese mixture in a bowl.

    Add spinach mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. 

    Spinach and artichoke mixture combined with three cheese mixture in a bowl

    Place dip in a greased 9 inch pie plate and bake for 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through and bubbling. 

    Sprinkle the top of the hot dip with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh, diced tomatoes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, and/or fresh cut vegetables.

    Finished spinach and artichoke dip

    Tips on Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    What do I eat Spinach and Artichoke Dip with? 

    Serve your dip with crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips, crostini, and/or fresh cut veggies (carrots, celery, bell peppers, etc.)

    What kind of cream cheese should I use? 

    This dip works great with any kind of dairy cream cheese - full fat, low fat, or fat free. I have not made it with a non-dairy or vegan cream cheese. Experiment at your own risk! 😉 

    Can I use frozen spinach in this dip? 

    Yes! Thaw and drain a 10-12 oz package of frozen spinach. Place the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. In a medium sized bowl, combine thawed spinach with the artichokes, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Combine this with the cream cheese mixture and proceed with the recipe as written.  

    Can I make Spinach and Artichoke Dip in advance? 

    Yes! Follow the recipe but stop before putting the dip in the oven. Cover the dip mixture and place it in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Uncover and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven when ready to serve. 

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    Warm, creamy, and full of cheese, this spinach and artichoke dip is an easy but impressive appetizer. 

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 30 min
    • Total Time: 45 min
    • Yield: 10 servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizers
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 7 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
    • 1 - 14 oz can artichoke hearts
    • 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
    • 3 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp nutmeg
    • ½ tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • ¼ cup diced, fresh tomatoes (optional)

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

    Drain and roughly chop artichokes. Set aside. 

    Add 2 tablespoons of water to a large skillet placed over medium heat.  

    Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach begins to wilt. Add artichokes, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. 

    Cook until spinach is completely wilted and all water has evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside. 

    In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and paprika. 

    Add spinach mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. 

    Place dip in a greased 9 inch pie plate and bake for 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through and bubbling. 

    Sprinkle the top of the hot dip with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh, diced tomatoes. 

    Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, and/or fresh cut vegetables.

    Keywords: spinach and artichoke dip, fresh spinach, vegetarian, appetizer, hot appetizer, snacks, hot dip

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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