Description
Ina Garten’s spinach artichoke dip delivers creamy, cheesy comfort straight from her Hamptons kitchen. Rich parmesan, smooth cream cheese, and tender artichokes blend into an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 280 grams (9.9 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) tinned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 55 grams (1.9 ounces) grated mozzarella
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) grated Parmesan, divided
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 225 grams (7.9 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 120 milliliters (4.1 fluid ounces) sour cream
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) mayonnaise
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestion:
- Crisps, crackers, or toasted bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F and coating a 1-litre baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and minced garlic in a spacious mixing bowl until the texture becomes uniformly smooth and free of lumps.
- Fold chopped spinach and diced artichoke hearts into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the base.
- Incorporate shredded mozzarella cheese and 50 grams of grated Parmesan, stirring gently to blend all ingredients while maintaining a consistent texture.
- Season the mixture with appropriate amounts of salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed for balanced flavor.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 25 grams of Parmesan cheese across the top of the dip for an additional layer of flavor and visual appeal.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for the edges to become bubbly and the surface to look slightly set.
- Activate the grill (broiler) setting and carefully brown the top for 3-5 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning and achieve a golden-brown finish.
- Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize its temperature, then serve immediately with an assortment of crackers, toasted bread slices, or crispy vegetables.
Notes
- Prep spinach carefully by removing excess moisture to maintain the dip’s perfect consistency.
- Freshly grated garlic delivers a more intense, vibrant flavor throughout the entire appetizer.
- Customize cheese levels by adding extra mozzarella for a decadent, gooey texture.
- Meal planning becomes a breeze with this make-ahead friendly recipe that stores beautifully in the refrigerator.
- Golden-brown perfection requires vigilant broiling, watching closely to achieve that irresistible crispy top without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg