Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip
Description
This dip starts by making a creamy roux-based sauce with butter, flour, and milk, seasoned with salt and pepper. Spinach and artichokes provide earthy and tangy elements, balanced by garlic's pungency. A combination of shredded cheeses—Parmesan, mozzarella, Asiago, and Romano—plus cream cheese, melts into the sauce, creating depth and richness. After warming the mixture through, it’s poured into an oven-proof dish and topped with additional mozzarella cheese. Broiling the dip briefly forms a golden, slightly crisp top without drying the creamy interior.
The finished dip has a smooth, thick texture with tender spinach and artichoke bites and a flavorful, cheesy crust. This makes it a comforting appetizer perfect for sharing. The mix of cheeses adds layered milkiness and complexity to the flavor profile.
To avoid watery dip, spinach must be well-drained before cooking. Watching closely when broiling prevents the cheese from burning. This dip can be served with bread, crackers, or vegetables and is best enjoyed warm.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 ounces spinach frozen, chopped
- ¼ cup Artichoke diced artichokes (I personally like to use marinated
- ½ teaspoon garlic chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Asiago cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Romano cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese for the top
Instructions
- Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat melt.
- Add flour to melted butter. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the sauce becomes fragrant.
- Add the cold milk and stir until the sauce becomes thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add spinach, artichokes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese, Romano cheese, and cream cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the dip becomes warmed through.
- Pour dip into an oven-proof dish.
- Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top.
- Place the dip into an oven under the broiler. Broil until the top of the dip begins to brown.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Use room temperature cheeses to ensure they blend smoothly.
- Monitor closely while broiling to brown the topping without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2515IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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