Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 - 10
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Description
The Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip uses softened cream cheese and a trio of Gruyere, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a creamy, cheesy foundation. Sauteed onions and garlic enhance the flavor by adding sweetness and aroma. Chopped frozen spinach and drained artichoke hearts provide the vegetable elements while maintaining a balanced texture. Italian seasoning and salt season the mixture, which is pressure cooked for a precise amount of time to meld flavors and melt cheeses thoroughly. The dip has a dense, creamy consistency with tender vegetable pieces throughout.
This dip is typically served warm alongside toasted baguette slices or crackers, which can be toasted using an air fryer function as suggested. The recipe allows adjustments to spinach amount for desired density and offers options for seasoning variations. It suits entertaining occasions where a rich, flavorful dip is desired.
Substitutes like garlic and onion powder can save time if omitted from sauteing. Reserving some cheese for melting on top is an option for added texture. Different cooking vessel sizes may require timing adjustments. The dip can be made ahead and reheated gently to preserve its creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 package (10oz or 284g) spinach drained and squeezed, frozen, chopped
- 1 can (14oz or 215g) artichoke hearts , drained and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons (42g) butter unsalted
- 1 (260g) onion , minced
- 3 cloves (11g) garlic , minced
- 8 oz (227g) cream cheese , softened at room temperature
- ½ cup (96g) gruyere cheese shredded
- ½ cup (96g) mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup (96g) Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- ½ teaspoon (0.5g) Italian seasoning
- salt
Instructions
- Saute Onions and Garlic: Press "Saute" button to "Sauté Less" to heat up Instant Pot. Wait until it says "HOT" on the screen (~8mins). Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter (45g) in Instant Pot, and ensure the whole bottom is coated with butter. Add in minced onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt, then let them cook for 5 minutes to soften the onions (stir occasionally). Turn off the heat.
- Make Spinach Artichoke Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, mix together 8oz (227g) soften cream cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, chopped spinach, ½ cup (96g) shredded Gruyere cheese, ½ cup (96g) shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup (96g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, and ½ tsp (0.5g) Italian seasoning. Mix the onion butter mixture into the spinach cheese mixture. Give it a taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper (for reference, we used a large pinch of salt). Transfer everything into a cake pan.
- Pressure Cook Spinach Artichoke Dip: Clean and dry the inner pot. Add 1 cup (250ml) cold water, and a trivet in Instant Pot. Place the cake pan filled with spinach artichoke dip on the trivet. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 14 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. Open the lid carefully.
- Optional - Melt Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top of the spinach artichoke dip. Place the air fryer lid on the Instant Pot Duo Crisp. Press "Air Fry" button, set the temperature to 400°F and cooking time to 8 minutes. *Pro Tip: It takes roughly 6 - 7 minutes + the preheat time. You can open the lid to check the progress. *Oven Method: Place the cake pan on the top rack of the oven, then use the broil function for a few minutes.
- Serve: Serve this crowd-pleasing spinach artichoke dip with crackers, tortilla chips, or lightly toasted baguette slices. Enjoy your wonderful party~ :)
Notes
- Adjust the amount of spinach to control how dense or creamy the dip is.
- If short on time, substitute garlic and onion powder for fresh sautéed onions and garlic.
- Reserve some mozzarella and Parmesan cheese if planning to melt cheese on top later.
- Cooking time may need adjustment depending on the size of your cooking vessel.
- To lightly toast baguette slices, use the air fryer function at 400°F for 3-4 minutes on the trivet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4098IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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