hot spinach artichoke dip

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Often found on bar, restaurant and bistro menus, now with this recipe, you can make this delicious dip at home!

yield 6 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For hot spinach artichoke dip

  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1/3 c
    yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    red peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 8 oz
    (1 package) light cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    light sour cream
  • 1/3 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    hot sauce such as cholula
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 can
    (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped into small pieces
  • 10 oz
    (1 package) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 c
    mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2/3 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, crostini, or crudités for serving

How To Make hot spinach artichoke dip

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • 2
    In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and when sizzling, add onions and peppers; sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add cream cheese, break into small pieces, and stir vigorously until almost melted.
  • 4
    Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl. Add mayo, sour cream, lemon zest, hot sauce and black pepper; stir well. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • 5
    Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and top is golden.
  • 6
    Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, crostini, or crudités.
  • 7
    To view this popular dip on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/5uQjTZb0C0M
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