Description
Creamy Paula Deen spinach artichoke dip delivers comfort on game day or special occasions. Cheese, herbs, and Mediterranean flavors blend perfectly for a crowd-pleasing appetizer you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (13 ¾ oz / 390 g) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 package (10 oz / 283 g) frozen chopped spinach, cooked in microwave on high for 5 minutes
- 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) grated pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat to 350°F, ensuring even heat distribution for optimal cooking results.
- Dish Setup: Generously coat a ceramic or glass casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent adherence of the dip.
- Mixing: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, drained artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese, blending thoroughly with a silicone spatula until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Assembly: Carefully transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer, then generously top with grated pepper jack cheese to ensure complete coverage.
- Baking: Slide the casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden-brown and edges begin to bubble, signaling the dip is thoroughly heated.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from the oven and allow the dip to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and reach the ideal serving temperature. Accompany with an array of bagel chips, artisan crackers, and fresh vegetable crudités for a delightful presentation.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Tip: Choose freshly grated pepper jack and Parmesan for maximum flavor and smoother melting compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Moisture Management: Drain artichoke hearts completely to prevent excess liquid that could make the dip watery and compromise texture.
- Temperature Control: Allow dip to rest 5 minutes after baking to stabilize consistency and enhance flavor melding.
- Serving Strategy: Pair with warm, crisp accompaniments like toasted baguette slices or homemade pita chips for optimal dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg