Description
Creamy, oven-baked Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Dip with mozzarella and Parmesan—perfect for parties and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chopped artichoke hearts and mix until evenly distributed.
- Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach, then fold it into the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Fully draining the spinach is essential to prevent a watery dip.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor.