Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Description
This dip starts by blending softened cream cheese with mayonnaise to create a smooth, creamy base. Excess moisture is removed from thawed frozen spinach to avoid watery dip. Chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper are incorporated into the mixture with a leek soup mix packet, adding flavor depth and seasoning balance.
After mixing thoroughly, the dip can be refrigerated for an hour to meld flavors before serving cold. Alternatively, it can be topped with grated Swiss cheese and baked at 350°F for about 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden, adding a melted cheese layer. The dip's texture is creamy with small vegetable pieces providing varied bite.
This versatile dip suits parties, snack times, or appetizers, pairing well with crackers, bread, or vegetable dippers. It combines familiar ingredients into a comforting spread that balances tangy and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 10 ounces spinach thawed, frozen
- 13.5 ounce artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped, canned
- 1 leek soup mix packet
- 2 garlic micrograted or minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/3 cup swiss cheese , grated (optional for hot version)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Using a tea towel or heavy duty paper towels, squeeze as much moisture out of the spinach as possible, until it is near dry.
- Add the spinach, artichoke hearts, leek soup, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice, blend until combined.
- Transfer mixture to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve cold or if you prefer yours hot, sprinkle with Swiss cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3350IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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