Serve a warm, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy Hot Artichoke Dip that is perfect for parties, holidays, potlucks, game days, or casual dinners. This baked spinach artichoke dip is rich, flavorful, and easy to prepare with simple ingredients, making it a reliable appetizer whenever you need something comforting and crowd-friendly.
This hot spinach artichoke dip brings together tender artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, and a touch of seasoning. It bakes into a bubbly, golden appetizer with a creamy center and plenty of melty cheese. Serve it with bread, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetables for a classic party dip that guests will come back to again and again.
Why This Recipe Works
This hot artichoke dip has the same creamy, savory flavor you expect from a restaurant-style appetizer, but it is simple enough to make at home. The combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise creates a smooth base, while mozzarella and parmesan add the gooey, cheesy texture that makes every bite satisfying.
The recipe uses only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, and most of the prep involves draining, chopping, and mixing. Once everything is combined, the oven does the rest of the work.
It also makes a generous amount, which makes it ideal for sharing. Whether you are preparing food for a dinner party, holiday table, potluck, or weekend gathering, this baked spinach artichoke dip is a dependable appetizer that feels special without being complicated.
What Goes Into This Recipe
Cream Cheese – Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing. Softened cream cheese blends more smoothly and helps create the creamy base of the dip.
Artichoke Hearts – Canned artichoke hearts work well for this recipe. Drain them thoroughly and chop them into bite-sized pieces so they mix evenly through the dip.
Spinach – Frozen spinach is convenient and easy to use. Microwave it, allow it to cool, and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Removing the water keeps the dip thick and creamy instead of watery.
Cheese – Mozzarella gives the dip its melty texture, while parmesan adds salty, savory flavor. Freshly grated cheese melts beautifully, but pre-shredded cheese can also be used if that is what you have on hand.
Red Pepper Flakes – A small amount of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat and a little color without overpowering the creamy flavor of the dip.
This creamy hot spinach artichoke dip pairs well with many party foods and side dishes. It is especially good with toasted bread, crackers, chips, fresh vegetables, sliders, stuffed mushrooms, or other easy appetizers. Because the flavor is rich and cheesy, it works best with dippers that can hold up to a thick baked dip.
How To Make Hot Artichoke Dip
- Step 1: Drain the artichoke hearts and chop them into smaller pieces. Microwave the frozen spinach, let it cool until safe to handle, and squeeze out the excess water.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Add the spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and parmesan. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
- Step 4: Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake until hot, bubbly, and lightly browned on top.
For serving, use toasted bread, baguette slices, crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetables. You can also spoon the hot artichoke dip into a bread bowl for a fun presentation. If using bread, lightly toasting the slices gives them the structure needed for scooping the thick, cheesy dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Prepare the dip as directed, then place it in a crock pot and heat on high until warm. This usually takes about 2 hours.
Yes, fresh spinach can be used, but it requires a few extra steps. Cook down 1 pound of fresh spinach, then squeeze out the excess water before adding it to the dip.
Store leftover hot artichoke dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat the dip in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often until warmed through. You can also reheat it in the oven at the same baking temperature used in the recipe.
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If you enjoy creamy party dips and easy appetizers, try serving this hot artichoke dip alongside other dips, breads, sliders, casseroles, and simple side dishes. It fits well on a holiday appetizer table, a game-day snack spread, or a casual weekend menu.
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If you make this hot spinach artichoke dip, serve it warm for the best texture. The cheese is at its most melty right after baking, and the creamy filling is perfect for dipping.
The Best Hot Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 can artichoke hearts 13.75 oz
- 10 oz frozen spinach microwaved, cooled, and drained
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbs garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 1½ cups shredded parmesan
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Drain and chop the artichoke hearts. Thaw the spinach, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
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In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. If the cream cheese is still cold, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to help blend the mixture until smooth.
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Fold in the spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and parmesan. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
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Spoon the mixture into an oven-safe glass baking dish, ceramic dish, or cast iron pan.
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Bake for 30 minutes, then broil on high for 3 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.
Notes
- To make this dip in a crock pot, prepare it as directed, then place it in the crock pot and heat on high until warm. This usually takes about 2 hours.
- To use fresh spinach, cook down 1 pound of fresh spinach, then squeeze out the excess water before adding it to the dip.
- Serve with toasted bread, crackers, chips, vegetables, or a bread bowl for an easy party presentation.
Nutrition
This recipe was also used in a Hearthstone-inspired menu as Hot Sherazin Seed Dip. Served in artichoke bowls, the presentation gives the dip a themed look while keeping the same creamy, cheesy flavor.
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