hot spinach artichoke dip

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Nov 14, 2023

Often found on bar, restaurant and bistro menus, now with this recipe, you can make this delicious dip at home!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 8 ounces (1 package) light cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce such as cholula
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped into small pieces
  • 10 ounces (1 package) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, crostini, or crudités for serving

How To Make hot spinach artichoke dip

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and when sizzling, add onions and peppers; sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Add cream cheese, break into small pieces, and stir vigorously until almost melted.
  • Step 4
    Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl. Add mayo, sour cream, lemon zest, hot sauce and black pepper; stir well. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Step 5
    Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and top is golden.
  • Step 6
    Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, crostini, or crudités.
  • Step 7
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