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Classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This Classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip is so loaded with flavor. Serve this with toasted French baguette slices, or crackers, and watch how fast this appetizer will go as guests arrive. So yummy! A Loon Favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for the baking dish
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce ie, Franks
  • 10 oz spinach frozen and thawed, chopped
  • 9 oz artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 baguette cut into thin slices, toasted

Instructions

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  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly oil a baking dish that holds about 6 cups.
  3. Heat the oil in a separate small skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  6. Transfer to a medium bowl and cool slightly.
  7. Add the cream cheese and mayo to the bowl and, using a spatula, mash them together to combine.
  8. Add the Parmesan cheese (¾ cup) and hot pepper sauce and mix well.
  9. Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach, and then add it to the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Add the artichoke hearts and mix well.
  11. Spread in the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan (at this point, the dip can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
  12. Bake until the dip is bubbling and browned, about 35 minutes.
  13. Serve with toasted baguette slices (brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with a little oregano before toasting under the broiler).

Notes

  • NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
  • NOTE:
  • The dip can be prepared (before baking) up to 2 days in advance.  Bake just before serving.  
  • You can also serve with sturdy, plain potato chips and/or celery.
  • Low-fat sour cream, cream cheese, and mayo are okay, but not quite as creamy and delicious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 608mg (25%) Potassium 240mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3291IU (66%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 608mg 25%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3291IU 66%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

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