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This Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is so easy to throw together and bake it until all cheesy and bubbly. It’s a classic inspired by the dip served at Houston’s and Hillstone. It couldn’t be simpler and easy to make! Serve it for your favorite get together or Game Day.
I am an appetizer-lover. I love everything from my Sticky Garlic Chicken Wings to Cuban Sandwich Dip. But I love nothing more than a classic Spinach Artichoke Dip.
I have very good memories of eating Spinach Artichoke Dip at everywhere from Apple Bee’s, Houston’s, Hillstone and J.A. Allexanders. They all vary slightly from place to place. I would say this is a cross between the one from Apple Bee’s and Houston’s.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Spinach – I like using fresh spinach. And yes, we use A LOT but have you ever seen spinach cook down. It’s crazy what you end up with.
- Hot sauce – I love Cholula but use your favorite hot sauce.
- Cream cheese – This is used to give a thick texture. We like this.
- Mozzarella – We want cheese pulls so we use mozzarella.
- Parmesan – The nutty flavor Parmesan gives this dip is A++.
- Artichoke Hearts – I like to use the ones from a jar but feel free to use frozen ones too.
For the rest of the ingredients, please refer to the recipe card below!
How to Make Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Start with roasting some garlic. Of course this is optional, I just love the flavor of roasted garlic. I think it’s subtle and toasted without feeling overly bitter. Slice off the head of garlic. Add it to a piece of foil and the drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 40 minutes at 350F.
2. In a skillet, add the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add it to a bed of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and wring it of its moisture. It should let out a decent amount.
3. To that same skillet, add a bit of olive oil and saute up the shallot until softened about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. And then add it to a bowl, along with the softened cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan-Reggiano, 1 cup mozzarella, sour cream, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, hot sauce and mix until combined.
5. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to your liking. Fold in the artichoke hearts and then transfer it to a baking dish.
6. Top it with more cheese and bake it until bubbily and browned. Serve it with tortilla chips or bread.
Tips and Tricks
- Use Frozen Spinach vs. Fresh – Be make sure to thaw it first and wring out any excess water (there will be a ton!).
- Use Frozen Artichoke Hearts – Just be sure to thaw them first.
Artichoke Spinach Dip Video
Recipe FAQs
Yep! You can make the entire dip and wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add the mozzarella on top and bake it up!Â
You can definitely add all of the ingredients to a crockpot and then turn it on low. This will keep if you’re trying to serve a crowd. You won’t have the bubbly top but it’ll still be delicious.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 head garlic, (top sliced off)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Kosher salt + Freshly black pepper
Dip:
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, (peeled and minced)
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano, (2 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups shredded low-moisture shredded mozzarella, (divided)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream, (or creme fraiche)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) jar of artichoke hearts , (drained and roughly chopped)
- Tortilla chips or slices of bread, (for serving)
Instructions
To Make the Roasted Garlic:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the head of garlic in the center of a piece of foil, cut side up. Drizzle the top with olive oil and add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Wrap it up and transfer it to a baking dish. Place it in the oven to roast for 30 minutes, until lightly brown and softened. Unwrap and Allow to cool for 10 minutes before handling.
To Make the Dip:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium skillet, set over medium heat, add the spinach. Allow it to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bed of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze the water out of the spinach and then place it in a medium bowl.
- In that same skillet, set over medium heat, add in the olive oil and shallots. Add a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the spinach.
- And then add in a few roasted garlic cloves (you can be the best judge of how many you want to add! I added about 3 garlic cloves). Next, add the cream cheese, Parmesn-Reggiano, 3/4 cup mozzarella, sour cream, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Mix together vigorously with a spoon OR you can use an electric hand mixer. You want it thoroughly all mixed. Then fold in the artichokes.
- And transfer it to a baking dish. Top it with the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella and transfer to the oven to bake for 25 minutes. The cheese should be all melty and delicious looking. If you want it browned (like mine), turn on the broiler and DO NOT WALK AWAY. It’ll probably need 1-2 minutes to get browned.Â
- Serve with tortilla chips or slices of bread. See below in the NOTES section for options on ingredients and make-ahead directions.
Notes
Tips and TricksÂ
- Can Frozen Spinach Be Used – Yes! But make sure to thaw it first and wring out any excess water (there will be a ton!).Â
- Can I Use Frozen Artichoke Hearts – Yes, absolutely. Just be sure to thaw them first.Â
- Can This Be Prepped Ahead – Yep! You can make the entire dip and wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add the mozzarella on top and bake it up!Â
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Amazing recipe! So yummy!
Wondering if you could put it in a slow-cooker to make it…
This looks soo delicious. I can’t wait to try it!! Can you substitute miracle whip for the mayo though??
That should work just fine.
Loved this dip!! Made it for the Super Bowl and was told that it was the best dip ever.
I was searcing the net for a good spinach dip for a par-tay tomorrow. Why didn’t I just come to your site first? Duh Morgan! No-brainer!
I’m making this. Also, I miss that TGI-Fridays. The best part about it was waiting for your table at Wet Seal. I think I went on some classy dates there…Friday’s, not Wet Seal. Jack Daniels chicken strips, anyone?
Happy new year!
That sounds like such a fun party! Your dip sounds delicious. 🙂 Wishing you a happy, healthy new year!
That looks super yummy! I can’t wait to try it at Matt’s on Friday. I don’t think that we have formally met, I am Britney, Marco Garcia’s wife. I am attempting to make cake balls! We’ll see how this turns out:)
Hi Britney! Oh good luck! I’ve never made them, but I know a few people that have followed Bakerella’s tutorials and have been really successful. Can’t wait to try them and meet you! xo
I made a similar dip (no artichokes though) in my identical Le Creuset pan about a year ago. While I never had the spinach and artichoke dip at TGIFridays, my roommate and I would buy the frozen TGIFridays dip and make it to eat after going out to bars. Your recipe sounds delicious!
I’ve had that. I’m sorta embarrassed to say I kinda like it, though homemade is ALWAYS better. 😉
I’m pretty sure this counts as health food too. Nice way to ring in the new year. Several glasses of red wine before the big champagne toast should have your heart health covered too.