Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses baked to golden perfection. A crowd-pleasing appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
02 - 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped, or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - If using fresh spinach, sauté in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Allow to cool, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop finely.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, minced garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and spread in an even layer.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
