5 from 12 votes
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip blends softened neufchatel cheese, Greek yogurt, spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and Parmesan into a creamy, savory dish with a mild kick from cayenne pepper. Baked until bubbly and golden, it offers a rich texture ideal for dipping. This variation lightens traditional versions by swapping heavier creams for yogurt, making it a practical choice for a flavorful appetizer or snack served with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
79 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 neufchatel cheese softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt nonfat
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt
- black pepper
- 10 ounces spinach drained and squeezed dry, frozen
- 1 artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded, about 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix the softened cheese, yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, and parmesan until well distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the dip to a Transfer the dip to an 8x8-inch square baking dish, oval baking dish or round pie pan. If desired, sprinkle a little more mozzarella and/or parmesan on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve dip with crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips or vegetables like carrot sticks or celery sticks.
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Notes
- Use well-drained frozen spinach rather than fresh to maintain the dip's consistency and prevent sogginess.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- This dip is excellent served with an assortment of crackers, tortilla or pita chips, and fresh vegetables like carrots or celery sticks.
- Canned or frozen artichoke hearts provide convenience and consistent quality for this recipe year-round.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3tablespoons
Calories
79kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
110mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2263IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tablespoons | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2263IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.