A decadent, warm, and cheesy appetizer packed with spinach and artichokes.
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a small baking dish.
2.Squeeze all excess moisture from the thawed spinach using a kitchen towel.
3.In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and garlic until smooth.
4.Stir in the chopped artichokes, dry spinach, Parmesan, and half of the mozzarella.
5.Season the mixture with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
6.Spread the dip evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
7.Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the dip.
8.Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve warm.
Squeezing the spinach dry is critical to prevent a watery consistency.
Marinated artichokes can be used for extra flavor; just drain them well.
Serve with toasted baguette, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.