A few years ago, I hosted one of those multi-level marketing “parties” at my house in the suburbs. I begged all my friends and family to come so we could be guilted into purchasing whatever my friend was selling. I don’t even remember what it was anymore. But when you host something like this, food is required. I’ll tell you honestly, the only reason I ever really attend these types of parties is for the party food and the company. I don’t usually need whatever is being sold. However, I always need appetizers and this easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip is one of my favorites!
Making a good dip recipe
In working on recipes for my little group, I made two dips that for some reason, I’m only now just sharing. It is kind of crazy to think about since I love a good dip and I have made both of these multiple times.
My Buffalo Chicken Dip {HERE} and my easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip became entertaining staples after that party. Year after year, I’ve made them for holiday gatherings, Super Bowl Sunday and even just easy weekends too.
With the holiday season, and then the sports season shortly after that (because that’s all you can do in January and February in the northern Midwest), I knew that finger food would be on everyone’s minds.
Low carb approved ingredients
The easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip is full of things i love – cheese, mayo, cheese, sour cream and more cheese. 🙂 Because of this, the dip itself can be eaten as part of a low carb diet. However, if that’s what you’re going for skip the chips and eat it with something like celery, zucchini sticks, carrots or even a spoon.
The recipe also includes – you guessed it – spinach and artichokes. Aside from that, there’s a little garlic salty and a little onion powder. That’s it. When I say this is an easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip, I mean it.
Making this easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip
Making this takes less than 30 minutes in the oven and there’s almost no prep time involved. This is why I love it as a holiday appetizer or a Super Bowl appetizer. When you have guests over, you want to be with your guests, not spending all of your time in the kitchen.
To make the easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip, all you have to do is combine all the ingredients together in a bowl. It will be easier if the cream cheese has softened so take that out a few hours before making the dip.
Once combined, add everything to an oven safe dish, top with cheese and bake. In the photos you’ll actually see it in a bread loaf pan, but since then I’ve been making it in {THIS} Staub Baking Dish that I LOVE.
Tips for making the easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Make sure to take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator ahead of time. It’s easier to work with when it has softened.
- However, if you forget, then you can microwave it for about 30 seconds too. You might have to go a minute and a half in 30 second increments.
- For the artichokes, you can use canned or jarred. If you want to use canned, drain them. If you are using jarred I would drain them and lightly rinse them too since they are usually in oil.
- As a time saver, you can also combine everything ahead of time and refrigerate it until closer to your gathering. Then just add cheese on top and pop it in the oven.
- This recipe makes a lot of the Spinach Artichoke Dip. You can get about 10-15 servings from it. It will make double what you see in the photo.
- You can save this in the refrigerator in an air tight container for about 4 days. To reheat, pop it in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes. For individual servings, use less time.
Can I use fresh spinach?
If you want to use fresh spinach, you can use 12 oz. of fresh spinach versus the 16 oz. of frozen spinach. You don’t technically have to pre-cook it as it will cook while the dip bakes. However, it will be a little bulkier than the frozen spinach so just make sure to have a baking dish that works.
Also, not everyone likes the spinach stems. You can remove those if you like. I generally leave them on because I don’t see the sense in throwing out a perfectly edible part of the plant.
Using fresh garlic
If you want to use fresh garlic in this recipe instead of the garlic salt you can do that too. I would recommend 2-3 large cloves of garlic grated or pressed – not chopped or minced. However, if you add in fresh garlic you will also need to add salt back to the dish. The garlic salt is not only there for the garlic but also the salt. I would probably add 2 teaspoon of sea salt to the dish. However, start with one and go from there.
Looking for more appetizers?
If you need a few more appetizer ideas, try these amazing options!
Buffalo Chicken Dip {HERE}
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms {HERE}
Crispy garlic Smashed Potatoes {HERE}
French Onion and roast Beef Pinwheels {HERE}
Homemade Soft Pretzels {HERE}
Rueben Sandwich Sliders {HERE}
Thank you so much for following along today! I hope that you love this easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip! You can find the full, printable recipe below! For more appetizer ideas, click {HERE}.
Easy recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 16 oz. of frozen spinach or 12 oz. of fresh spinach
- 18 oz. artichoke hearts, chopped in half You can use canned or jared. I prefer jars. For the canned drain them. For the jars, drain and lightly rinse to remove the excess oil.
- 3/4 Tbsp. garlic salt Advice on seasoning with fresh garlic and sea salt in the blog post.
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Additional cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix everything together in a bowl and make sure it's well combined.
- Top it with some extra shredded cheese
- Add it to an oven safe baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and starts to brown.
- Serve immediately with chips or vegetables.
Amber Myers says
I have always loved this dip. I have never tried to make it on my own but this looks easy enough, so I will have to attempt it one day!
Nina says
Oh man this looks SO good, I could definitely chow down on this recipe. It’s perfect for entertaining too!
Tami Creates says
I love spinach artichoke dip and this looks AMAZING! 🙂
Marta says
LOL!!! I, too, bribed my friends with food to sit through a few of those meetings. I’m so glad recipes like this spinach artichoke dip exist. I wouldn’t have survived without it.
Tara Pittman says
This is a delicious dip. I love it when they serve it at parties.
Heather Castillo says
Spinach artichoke dip is one of my all time favorite recipes! I can’t wait to try this one!
Tasheena says
I love Spinach Artichoke Dip. Looking forward to trying this recipe.
Katherine says
Spinach artichoke is always a hit at parties but I’ve always bought the premade ones. I can’t wait to make it myself. Love the idea of using carrots instead of chips too! YUM!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I’ve never had this before or even heard of it. It does sound delicious!! It sounds perfect for when I have guests over.
Crystal Carder says
My husband is obsessed with spinach artichoke dip so this recipe will save me a ton!
Dana says
I love spinach and artichoke dip. I eat vegetarian so this is always a great option for me. Your recipe looks delicious!
Toni says
Such an amazing dip recipe! This was a huge hit!
Beth Pierce says
This Spinach Artichoke dip is so easy yet so delicious. I cannot wait to make it
Luna S says
This looks so delicious and easy to make! I will have to try this out.
Forever My Little Moon says
I love spinach and artichoke dip! We do ours a little differently, just cream cheese, spinach, artichoke, garlic, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of Tobasco sauce.
Richelle Milar says
Oh my! This is such a really amazing recipe! It look so good! I know my family would love this so much!
Rose Ann Sales says
Wow! That looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would really love to try this recipe!
Anne Marie says
This is one of my favorite dips and I’m glad it’s low carb! I like your idea of serving with veggies.
Carmen says
This is one of my favorite appetizers to order when we dine out.
Wren says
This is one of my favorite dip choices when eating out. I will have to give it a try to make it at home! Probably loads better.
Sharon says
This dip is so creamy, cheesy, and full of yummy flavor. I really like that it’s easy to whip up when we have guests over.
Catalina says
It’s my favorite dip! I am so glad to make it easier! Must make it!
Charina Rasing says
It’s always a hit in the family. It is our go-to dip during football nights. You made is so much easier and creamier.
vidya says
we love spinach artichoke dip but i have never attempted making it at home.. and your recipe and the pics are tempting me to try it out.
Lynndee says
I love a good dip. And that looks so good. Can’t wait to try your recipe.
Marysa says
We have made something similar, but not with cream cheese. I’ll have to try your recipe, sounds delicious!
Swathi says
Spinach artichoke dip looks delicious I would love to like to try this dip.
Debi says
Dumb question…do I thaw the frozen spinach first?
Andrew says
Did you end of thawing the spinach?
Rachel says
You can leave it on the counter for a little bit. It doesn’t need to be totally thawed.
Rachel says
Hi Debbie. Sorry I just saw this. You can leave it out on the counter for a bit but it doesn’t need to be totally thawed as long as you’re using the kind in a bag. If you’re using a block you might want to take it out an hour ahead of time because it’s more condensed than the bag kind.
Dianne says
I squeeze all the liquid out of my spinach before using. Is this necessary?
Rachel says
Probably not. Either way I think you will be fine.
Paula Haller says
Can you use fresh spinach?
Rachel says
Yes but I would use a lot more then. It is going to cook down a lot. There’s probably 3 of those fresh spinach bags in one frozen bag.
Vicki says
I used a 5 oz. box of fresh baby spinach, chopped it with scissors and then microwaved it in a glass bowl for three 30-second bursts. It was perfect and no excess liquid like in “unsqueezed” frozen spinach. I was afraid 5 oz. wouldn’t be enough spinach but it’s what I had. I was very pleased that there was plenty in every bite.
Rachel says
Glad that worked for you, Vicki! I love that you used fresh spinach.
Rachel says
So glad that worked Vicki!
Beth Barranco says
So glad you asked this! I was wondering the same thing. Nothing specific in the directions.
Rachel says
Hi Beth, Thank you for pointing that out. I’ll add something in.
Lynn Wotte says
Made this tonight as an appetizer to our taco soup. The dip was awesome!! Savory, gooey, yum, yum yummy!! Will keep this recipe for years to come.
Rachel says
So glad you loved it!
Grace says
Can I use fresh spinach for this? All the frozen bags were sold out in every grocery store!
Rachel says
Yes, but it’s going to take a lot of fresh spinach to make it. Depending on the size of the bag, you might need 4 of them. Spinach cooks down a lot!I would pre-cook it in a pan with maybe 1 Tbsp. of your favorite cooking oil. (I always pick extra virgin olive oil.)
ash says
Makes enough for like 25 people! How many is the recipe supposed to yield?
Rachel says
It does make a lot. It’s an appetizer for a party. You can always save what you don’t use. You can even freeze the leftovers.
Amy Androff says
How many does this serve? Thanks
Amy Androff says
How many does this recipe serve?
Rachel says
A lot. You can get anywhere from 10-15 servings from this and that’s assuming everyone has a spoonful or two. The recipe makes about double what you see in the photos. Just make it in a larger baking dish.
Linda says
Is there a way to make this with canned Spinach?
Rachel says
You could try. I would drain all the water from the can first. Maybe use 2-3 cans.
Danielle Leddy says
This recipe was a hit! And honestly the best spinach artichoke dip I have ever had! It makes so much, too! And is just as easy as it claims!
Rachel says
WOnderful!
Rachel says
I’m so happy you loved it!
Shelly says
Looks delish, and I have everything on hand to make this for tomorrow’s guests. Question: Can I use fresh spinach instead of the frozen as suggested in the recipe? TIA Looking forward to making this and other dips posted on your site. Everything looks so tasty 🙂
Rachel says
Hi Shelly, I had added instructions for using fresh spinach. I hope you were able to work it out!
Shaynae Hamilton says
This is our favorite spinach artichoke dip and makes a great tasting and pretty appetizer to take to an event/ dinner party etc.
Molly Donth says
This is THE best spinach and artichoke dip I have ever found. It is rich, flavorful, and tasty. I was unsure about adding the chopped frozen spinach in without cooking it, but it actually was perfect! So easy this way too, cooking spinach and squeezing it out is always a pain.
I made this for a potluck and it was gone instantly. Everyone was asking for the recipe!
Rachel says
So thrilled!
Shelley Brown says
What size baking dish is recommended?
Rachel says
Mine was a 9×13
Rachel says
9×13
sandra says
absolutely delicious!!
Kathryn Inglefield says
I’m worried about using that much garlic salt in the recipe. Can I use fresh garlic?
Rachel says
Hi Kathryn, Yes you can use fresh garlic. I would use 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic grated or pressed. It won’t work as well if it is just chopped. Also, the garlic salt isn’t there just for the garlic but also the salt. So if you are going to use fresh garlic then you will need to add in extra salt to the dish. I would probably recommend 2 tsp of sea salt, but if you are worried about salt content too then start with 1 tsp of sea salt and taste before baking it. There’s no raw eggs or anything so it is perfectly fine to taste it prior to baking. It just tastes better when all the cheese is nicely melted together with all the other ingredients.
Sheila says
Haven’t made this yet, but just got back from a grocery run to buy everything for this. Having a Fall lunch get together with some friends next week and am going to make this. They are my guinea pigs for this recipe so I hope it turns out nice. Thanks for such a DELICIOUS recipe.:):)
Will be back with pictures and the results from my friend’s comments. Nothing better than a group of your friends eating laughing and enjoying a delicious food day together. HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!!
Rachel says
I hope you loved it.
Mia says
Hi – just want to be sure that for the 16 oz of frozen spinach, you use 2 8oz bars of cream cheese. Sounds like a lot, but looks yummy!
Rachel says
Hi Mia,
It is a lot. It makes double what you see in the photos. It is a recipe I made for a party so you can half it if you want to have a smaller portion or you can just save the rest of it for leftovers.
Gladys Souza says
Simply delicious
Rachel says
Thank you, Gladys!
Hollie Stambersky says
So good!! I could eat this everyday 😬
Rachel says
Wonderful! I’m glad you enjoyed it, Hollie!
Kendra says
Exactly what I wanted! I made this for NYE! Perfect party appetizer!
Kerry p says
It’s the easiest spinach artichoke dip I’ve ever made and so good! The recipe makes a ton though. Cutting it in half will still be plenty unless you have a large group.
Rachel says
Glad you enjoyed it, Kerry!
Sarah Greer says
Do you drain the artichokes?
Rachel says
Yes. If you want to use jared, I would rinse them too so they aren’t as oily.
Theresa B says
My family loved it. Thank you
Rachel says
You’re welcome!
Cheri says
Can I make this in the crockpot?
Rachel says
Yes, you can. Just cook it on low so that it doesn’t burn on the sides and the cream cheese doesn’t clump oddly.
Cady says
Love this recipe- so easy and perfect!! Do you know how in advance it can be made, or if sitting in the fridge for a day will impact the quality?
Rachel says
Yes! You can make it a day ahead of time and leave it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Marty says
My family loves this dip. I serve it with warm puffy pieces of pita bread. Yum! I also make it as a side dish with my meals. Thanks for marvelous recipe! 🙂
Angela says
Can you make it one day and bake it the next?
Rachel says
Yes you can!