Spinach Artichoke Dip (No-Cook)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Spinach Artichoke Dip (No-Cook)
Description
This no-cook Spinach Artichoke Dip balances creamy and tangy components by combining softened cream cheese with real mayonnaise for richness. Frozen chopped spinach adds mild greens without preparation, while artichoke hearts bring tender, slightly tangy notes. Grated Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses offer a subtle sharpness and depth of flavor. Seasonings including minced onion, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and freshly ground pepper round out the taste profile while maintaining a smooth, scoopable texture.
The method involves softening the cream cheese for easier mixing, then blending all ingredients until smooth. Chilling the dip before serving allows flavors to meld and the texture to firm slightly, making it easy to serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cream cheese 8 oz block, regular
- 1 ½ cup spinach no need to defrost, frozen, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise real
- ¼ cup artichoke hearts drained and chopped, canned
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese finely shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- 1 TB onion or freshly minced, dried chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper plus more to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, soften block of cream cheese in microwave in 20-second increments; stir until fully smooth. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Chill until ready to serve. Keeps well in airtight container in fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2616IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.