Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, medium, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese, softened, garlic and herb flavor
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts, canned, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the packed fresh spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has completely wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove any excess liquid if the spinach releases a lot of water.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese, Boursin cheese, sour cream, and milk to the skillet. Stir continuously until all the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Fold in the drained and chopped artichoke hearts, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the dip mixture and stir until it is fully incorporated and melted.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Spread the dip evenly in the skillet. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese topping is melted and golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, medium, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese, softened, garlic and herb flavor
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts, canned, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the packed fresh spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has completely wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove any excess liquid if the spinach releases a lot of water.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese, Boursin cheese, sour cream, and milk to the skillet. Stir continuously until all the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Fold in the drained and chopped artichoke hearts, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the dip mixture and stir until it is fully incorporated and melted.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Spread the dip evenly in the skillet. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese topping is melted and golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.
⏱️ 5 min