Warm Artichoke Spinach Dip
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This Warm Artichoke Spinach Dip is a cheesy delicious appetizer perfect for special gatherings and game day spreads.
Warm Artichoke spinach Dip is a classic party appetizer. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. My version is topped with a crisp buttery crumb topping and loaded with fresh peppers and jalapeño. One of the best things about this recipe is that you can add or take away any vegetables that you choose. The cheese sour cream and cream cheese base leaves room to play around with your favorite veggies.
What you need to make warm artichoke spinach dip
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Italian cheese blend– I use a 6 cheese Italian blend but you can use equal parts mozzarella and freshly grated parmesan if you can find it.
Frozen spinach
Jarred artichokes
Fresh red pepper– I enjoy the freshness of the vegetables but you can use jarred or frozen peppers, onion, and garlic.
Yellow onion
Jalapeños
Fresh garlic
Butter garlic croutons– The crumb topping is optional. It’s a simple but delicious addition. I recommend trying it.
Salted butter
Spices
8 x 8 baking dish
This is a great recipe pantry recipe. Most of the items you probably already have on hand. Frozen spinach and canned/jarred artichoke hearts are great pantry staples. It’s good to keep a jar or two of artichoke hearts on the self for quick recipes like Artichoke Chicken Salad and Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken.
How to make Artichoke Spinach Dip
In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the red and jalapeno peppers, onion, and garlic until softened; cool slightly.
Beat the cream cheese and sour cream with the spices in a separate bowl. Mix in the cooled sautéed veggies and half of the cheese. Fold in the spinach and artichoke.
Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with the remaking cheese. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. In a food processor, pulse the crouton and melted butter to a fine crumb. Layer it generously over the cheese.
Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 25 minutes. Serve the dip warm with crackers or buttery flatbread wedges made from my easy Naan recipe.
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Warm Artichoke Spinach Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 c sour cream
- 8 oz 6 Italian cheese blend shreds
- 10 oz spinach defrosted and drained
- 8 oz artichokes chopped
- 1/2 c red pepper diced
- 1/2 c yellow onion diced
- 2 jalapeños diced
- 5 cloves garlic grated
- 4 tbsp salted butter divided
- 3/4 c butter garlic croutons ground
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sauté the red and jalapeño peppers, onion, and garlic until softened; set aside to cool slightly. Beat the cream cheese and sour cream with the spices in a separate bowl. Mix in the cooled sautéed veggies and half of the cheese. Fold in the spinach and artichoke.
- Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with the remaking cheese. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. In a food processor, pulse the crouton and melted butter to a fine crumb. Layer it generously over the cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 25 minutes. Serve the dip warm with crackers or buttery flatbread wedges.