This hot, cheesy dip that is the perfect appetizer for game days or for your next party. This delicious dip is one of our favorite crowd pleasing appetizer recipes. And it's a healthy bonus that it contains no mayo.Make this easy recipe two different ways: Baked or in a Crock Pot. Instructions for both cooking methods are provided below.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip, Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo
Combine Ingredients. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
8 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces sour cream, 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 14 ounces artichoke hearts, 4 ounces Jalapeños, 1 cup frozen spinach, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Mix Together. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Transfer To Baking Dish. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray then transfer the mixed ingredients to the dish. Use a wooden spoon to spread the dip out evenly.
Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Bake until the top is slightly browned and cheese has melted.
Serve. Serve this cheesy dip warm with tortilla chips.
Alternative Instructions.
How To Make It In A Crock Pot
Combine Ingredients. Place all ingredients into a crock pot.
Mix Together. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Cook For 1-2 Hours On High. Cover the crock pot with the lid and set the temperature dial to high. Cook for 1-2 hours or until it is hot and bubbly. Then turn the temperature dial down to warm.
Serve. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Keep it warm in the crock pot.
Notes
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
cream cheese - Room temperature.
sour cream - May substitute greek yogurt.
shredded mozzarella - May substitute different types of cheeses like Chihuahua, or asiago cheese.
grated parmesan cheese
artichoke hearts - Drained and chopped. Don't have artichokes? That's ok, leave them out and make a basic spinach dip recipe instead. It'll still be super tasty.
Jalapeños - Canned, drained and diced. Hot diced jalapeños are always a hit. But mild are tasty, too. May substitute mild diced green chilis, red pepper flakes (cayenne pepper), or a few shakes of hot sauce.
frozen spinach - Thawed and drained. May substitute fresh spinach.
garlic powder - May substitute 1 clove of fresh minced garlic.
onion powder - Optional.
Variations
Add a protein - like shredded chicken, crab, chopped shrimp.
Make it spicy - add chopped red bell pepper, fresh chopped chili peppers, or salsa.
Pro Tips
Make This It With Fresh Spinach - Fresh ingredients are always more flavorful. Substitute fresh instead of frozen spinach and fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder.Sauté minced garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cups of fresh chopped spinach and a squeeze of lemon juice. Once the spinach has wilted, drain out the excess liquid by squeezing the cooked spinach in some paper towels.
Keep It Warm - The best way to keep it warm at parties is in a crock pot. Then, the cheese will remain loose and ready for that perfect cheese pull when you dip into it.