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Crispy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe with Parmesan Crust

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A warm, cheesy, and indulgent spinach artichoke dip with a crispy Parmesan crust, perfect for parties and quick snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained (fresh spinach can be sautéed and squeezed dry)
  • 14 oz canned or jarred artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Drain the thawed spinach thoroughly by pressing out as much liquid as possible, ideally using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
  3. Chop the artichoke hearts if not pre-chopped.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat or stir until smooth and well blended (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Fold in the well-drained spinach and chopped artichokes until evenly distributed.
  7. Add half of the grated Parmesan and all the shredded mozzarella cheese to the mixture and stir to combine.
  8. Transfer the mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the surface to form the crust.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  11. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  12. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  13. Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.

Notes

Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid watery dip. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best crispy crust. Soften cream cheese before mixing to prevent lumps. Watch the dip closely near the end of baking to avoid burning the crust. Broiling for 1-2 minutes can enhance crispiness.

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