Description
Creamy and flavorful Spinach Artichoke Dip combining tender artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, and a blend of cheeses for a perfect appetizer. Quick to prepare using the microwave, this warm dip is ideal for serving with crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips, offering a crowd-pleasing savory treat that’s also delicious at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 400 g / 14 oz artichoke hearts in brine, drained
- 250 g / 8 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Dairy and Condiments
- 250 g / 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or yoghurt (full fat recommended)
- 1 cup grated cheese (any flavorful variety like Cheddar, Colby, or Tasty Cheese)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Artichokes: Roughly chop the drained artichoke hearts to create bite-sized pieces for the dip.
- Drain Spinach: Squeeze out excess liquid from the thawed chopped spinach using paper towels, a clean dish towel, or by pressing it in a colander with a wooden spoon to avoid watery dip.
- Soften Cream Cheese: Place the cream cheese in a large heatproof bowl and microwave in two 30-second bursts until soft, then mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chopped artichokes, drained spinach, garlic powder, mayonnaise, sour cream (or yoghurt), grated cheese, and parmesan cheese to the cream cheese. Mix gently until just combined to prevent breaking down the artichokes and spinach too much.
- Warm the Dip: Microwave the mixture to your desired warmth to meld flavors together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm or at room temperature with your choice of crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips for dipping.
Notes
- This dip is delicious both warm and at room temperature, making it versatile for various occasions.
- Microwaving is a quick method to prepare the dip, but if preferred, you can bake it to brown the top for a different texture, though this doesn’t significantly alter the flavor.
- When mixing ingredients, avoid vigorous stirring to keep artichoke and spinach pieces intact.
- Use full-fat sour cream or yoghurt to achieve the creamiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 109 g
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
