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Skillet Spinach Artichoke Dip

Bubbly, cheesy dip loaded with spinach and artichoke hearts

⏱️ Prep: 15min🍳 Cook: 30min⏰ Total: 45min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ hot
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg

Ingredients

  • 1 packagefrozen spinach(10 oz, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1 canartichoke hearts(14 oz, drained and chopped)
  • 8 ozcream cheese(softened)
  • 0.5 cupsour cream
  • 0.5 cupmayonnaise
  • 1 cupParmesan cheese(grated, divided)
  • 1 cupmozzarella cheese(shredded)
  • 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • tortilla chips(for serving)
  • pita chips(for serving)

📝 Make Ahead

Assemble up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate and bake when ready, adding 10 minutes.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth
  3. Mix in sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic
  4. Fold in spinach, artichokes, 3/4 cup Parmesan, and 3/4 cup mozzarella
  5. Season with salt and pepper
  6. Transfer to cast iron skillet or baking dish
  7. Top with remaining cheeses
  8. Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden
  9. Let cool 5 minutes
  10. Serve with chips for dipping

💡 Pro Tips

Squeeze spinach very dry - excess moisture makes watery dip. Fresh artichokes can be used but canned are traditional. Serve in the skillet for rustic appeal.

📜 History

Spinach artichoke dip became a restaurant chain staple in the 1990s, beloved for its rich, crowd-pleasing combination of cheese, vegetables, and dippable format.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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