Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced (about 2–3 garlic cloves)
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (extra for more heat, if desired)
- 14 oz canned, quartered artichoke hearts, drained and lightly chopped
- 2 oz jar pimentos, drained
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- Any of the following for dipping: pita chips, tortilla chips, carrots, celery, lavosh, bagel chips, warm baguette, or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- Thaw and squeeze excess liquid from the frozen chopped spinach.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne until fluffy.
- Fold in spinach, artichokes, pimentos, and green onions gently.
- Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish and top with remaining parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure spinach is thoroughly dried to avoid a watery dip.
Fresh ingredients enhance flavor and texture.
Broiling for a few minutes adds a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg