Indulgence Without the Guilt
Most of us strive to eat healthy. It can be a never-ending struggle to avoid those delicious, unhealthy treats we crave. We control those desires most of the time if we’re diligent, but our taste buds always seem to get the short end of the stick.
Why deny yourself something rich and decadent? This spinach artichoke dip recipe is loaded with veggies so you can feel good about indulging!
Perfect for an appetizer during a social event or a snack for movie night, you can’t go wrong with this spinach artichoke dip recipe. It’s creamy, cheesy, and savory, and you’ll love how easy it is to make this spectacular side!
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, spread it into a baking dish, and toss it in the oven. About twenty minutes later you’ll find yourself with a warm, bubbly dip with a golden-brown crust on top. From crackers to crudites, you can dip anything you like into this rich, appetizing mix of veggies and cheese.
Once it’s cooked, you can cool it in the refrigerator and snack on it whenever you like throughout the week.
Perfect for any occasion and season, this spinach artichoke dip recipe will have people asking you to make it again and again!
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
For Onions
- 1 each yellow onion diced
- butter
- salt
- black pepper
For Dip
- 14oz can artichokes drained and chopped
- 10oz pack frozen spinach thawed
- sauteed onions cooled
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 oz parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
For Onions
- Sautee onions in a pan with butter, salt, and pepper over medium heat until translucent. Cool and set aside.
For Dip
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Set cream cheese out and let soften until room temperature.
- In a bowl mix together all ingredients except for half the mozzarella (4oz) and half the parmesan (2oz)
- Pour into a lightly oiled baking dish and add remaining cheese to the top of the mix.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the top cheese layer begins to slightly brown.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, pita chips, or crudités.
