Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for easy spinach artichoke dip, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Olive Oil – For sauteing the spinach. Any cooking oil will work here. Spinach – I prefer fresh spinach, but frozen also works. If you use frozen spinach, you can even skip sauteing it, but you do need to thaw it, drain, and squeeze out excess moisture. Artichoke Hearts – I used artichoke hearts in water, but the kind in oil also works. Either way, be sure to drain them well and squeeze, so that your dip won’t be watery. Chop into bite-sizes pieces. You could omit to just make spinach dip instead. Cream Cheese – Full-fat tastes best, but light or neufchatel will work. Mayonnaise – Any brand will work, but I like making my own homemade mayo (it only takes a few minutes!). Sour Cream – Along with the mayo and cream cheese, sour cream makes the dip more creamy. Greek yogurt will work as a substitute if needed. Or you can simply replace the sour cream with more mayo — the cream cheese still provides some tang. Cheese – Grated (or shredded) parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella tie the whole recipe together. Feel free to add more if you like extra cheesy spinach and artichoke dip. Garlic – I think the best spinach artichoke dip recipes use fresh minced garlic, but you can also use jarred for convenience, or substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder instead. Black Pepper – The recipe does not need any extra salt, since many of the ingredients are already salty, but I do like to add black pepper. If you like extra heat, you can add crushed red pepper as well.
How To Make Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
This section shows how to make spinach artichoke dip, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Storage & Meal Prep
Make ahead: Prepare and assemble the easy spinach artichoke dip in the ceramic serving dish, cover and store in the fridge until ready to bake. You can do this 1-2 days in advance. Store leftovers: Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 3-5 days. You can also stuff it into an omelette, or use it for a variation on my spinach stuffed salmon. Reheat: Give the dip a stir before reheating, and I like to add a fresh sprinkle of extra shredded mozzarella. You can warm it up in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, or bake in the oven at 350 degrees F.
Can You Freeze Spinach Artichoke Dip?
Yes, this recipe for spinach artichoke dip is perfect to freeze! You have two options: Dress up your hot spinach artichoke dip with sprinkle of crumbled cooked bacon, slivered almonds, or sun-dried tomatoes on top of the mozzarella cheese before baking.
Freeze before baking. You can also make the dip ahead and when you’re at step 4 (and ready to bake it), simply cover it tightly and freeze. Let it thaw in the refrigerator and bake as directed. Freeze leftovers. If you have leftover spinach and artichoke dip, simply store it in an airtight container and freeze. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
What To Serve With Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
There are so many ways to serve this dip! Try these ideas:
Bread – Choose your favorite! I like it with almond flour bread, but baguette slices are a popular choice. Chips – Pita or healthy tortilla chips are good sturdy choice. For an even healthier option, try zucchini chips or kale chips. Crackers – Choose sturdy crackers like whole grain crackers, flaxseed crackers, or even homemade cheese crackers. Fresh Vegetables – Scoopable veggies like celery, wedges of bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini slices, or carrots sticks are all excellent choices. Chicken – Go beyond just dipping! Use this easy spinach artichoke dip instead of the sauce in casseroles (such as chicken bacon ranch casserole), or spread it on chicken breast before baking.
More Easy Cheesy Dip Recipes
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