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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

This Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip has the perfect blend of four cheeses, spinach and artichokes and all gets melted together with a Panko breadcrumb topping. It's the perfect party snack, can be made-ahead and also in the slow cooker, too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Toasted breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • pinch of salt
Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Frank's Hot Sauce
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 14 oz. can artichokes hearts, chopped and patted dry
  • serve with: hearty tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, carrot and celery sticks, etc.

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Make the toasted Panko breadcrumbs first: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the Panko breadcrumbs. Cook just until the breadcrumbs begin to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Stir often so they don’t burn. Season with the parsley, parmesan and salt. Stir and then remove to a plate and let cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl stir together the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, Gruyere, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
  4. Then stir in the artichokes and spinach until combined.
  5. Spray an oven safe baking dish with non stick spray. (An 8x8 or 9x9 works, or even a well seasoned cast iron skillet or glass pie plate).
  6. Spread the dip into the baking dish, smoothing out the tops with a rubber spatula.
  7. Top the dip with the toasted Panko breadcrumbs and bake until heated through and melted, about 20 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, pita chips, veggies, etc.

Notes

  • Frozen spinach: Be sure to defrost/thaw the frozen spinach and drain out all excess water using a potato ricer, paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and squeezing out all the water. 
  • Fresh spinach: If using fresh spinach, saute 10 oz. spinach until wilted and then let cool. Wring out the excess water using the same method options from the frozen spinach. Chop if needed.
  • Make-ahead: This can be made 1 day in advance. Keep the breadcrumbs on the side prior to baking. Let it come to room temperature, top with the breadcrumbs and then bake for 30 minutes or until warmed through and melted.
  • Slow cooker: Use a 10 oz. bag of fresh spinach (not frozen) if making in the slow cooker. Add all of the spinach artichoke ingredients to a slow cooker and stir until combined. Cook on low for 2 hours, remove lid, stir, replace lid and continue cooking for another 30-60 minutes. When ready to serve, sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 326mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 326mg 33%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.