Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
Published 7/20/2019 • Updated 10/18/2022
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Homemade baked spinach artichoke dip is always a welcome addition to game day, potlucks, or dinner parties. This creamy, cheesy dip is ready in just over 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with your favorite crackers or fresh veggies.
Here are Fit Foodie HQ, we love creating nourishing recipes for snacking and entertaining. Dips are our go-to (like our crockpot buffalo chicken dip and chili cheese dip) – they’re easy to prepare and make ahead of time and perfect for serving a crowd. We’ve never met a dip we didn’t like!
Made with a combination of wholesome ingredients that are baked to golden brown perfection, this recipe for baked spinach artichoke dip tastes like it was made in a restaurant. It’s creamy, cheesy, and totally hits the spot!
What makes our special? Instead of using all cream cheese, we used part Greek yogurt which makes this dup super creamy and higher in protein.
Featured Comment
“I forgot artichokes at the grocery store but had SO much spinach about to go bad so it turned into a cheesy spinach dip. Now, if I had the artichokes… I’d probably be crying over the dip. Cause it’s that good. Make the dip.” – Mhill
What You Need for Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
This lightened-up version of classic spinach artichoke dip is made with wholesome ingredients including:
- Spinach + Artichokes: Can’t have spinach artichoke dip without them! We tested this recipe with fresh spinach and canned artichoke hearts. Make sure to drain the artichokes and roughly chop them before using in the recipe.
- Greek Yogurt + Cream Cheese: Provide the creamy base and texture of this dip. Instead of mayonnaise, we use protein-packed nonfat plain Greek yogurt.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Mix some into the dip and sprinkle some on top. The crispy cheesy bits are the best part!
- Garlic + Garlic Powder: For flavor.
- Lemon Juice: For brightness.
Spinach Artichoke Dip Variations
Double Batch: This dip always disappears quickly, so we recommend making a double batch if you’re serving a crowd. Simply double the ingredients and bake in a 9×9-inch baking pan.
A Little Spice: Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the dip before baking.
Cheese: Instead of mozzarella cheese (what traditional spinach artichoke dip is made with), mix it up and use your favorite kind of shredded cheese or whatever you have on hand.
FAQ
Bake this spinach artichoke dip in any small (4-6 cup) baking dish. The purpose of baking the dip is to warm it up until it begins to bubble, so using an exact size dish doesn’t matter too much.
We love enjoying this dip warm. It’s best out of the oven when the cheese is ooey gooey!
Storage
This dip is best enjoyed warm! If you have any leftover dip, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy, reheat in the microwave or oven.
Reheating Spinach Artichoke Dip
There are 2 ways to reheat baked spinach artichoke dip:
- Microwave: Place spinach artichoke dip in a microwave-safe container and heat until warmed through, stirring every minute. It usually takes about 3-5 minutes, but exact timing depends on your microwave.
- Oven: Place spinach artichoke dip into an oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes.
We do not recommend reheating this spinach artichoke dip more than twice!
Serving Suggestions
Like many of our dip recipes, the serving options for spinach artichoke dip are endless. It tastes great with so many things! Enjoy it with crackers, pita chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, fresh veggies (sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, or tomatoes), spread onto toast, or by the spoonful. No matter how you serve it, this baked dip is always a winner.
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 5 oz. fresh spinach
- 4 canned artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Place artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, salt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese into a medium size bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- In a pan set over medium/high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and spinach and sauté for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and add to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well.
- Transfer the dip into a small casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes (or until it begins to bubble).
- Remove the dip from the oven and top with an additional 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. Broil on high until the cheese is browned, about 3 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.
Tips & Notes
- Storage: This dip is best enjoyed warm! If you have any leftover dip, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy, reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat spinach artichoke dip in the microwave or oven. Microwave: Place spinach artichoke dip in a microwave-safe container and heat until warmed through, stirring every minute. It usually takes about 3-5 minutes, but exact timing depends on your microwave. Oven: Place spinach artichoke dip into an oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I forgot artichokes at the grocery store 🙁 but had SO much spinach bout to good bad so it turned into a cheesy spinach dip. Added a ton of franks red cause why the heck not? And this dip went to bomb 💣 dot com status. Now, if I had the artichokes… I’d probably be crying over the dip. Cause it’s that good. Make the dip.
LOLLLLL. Linley and I have gone to like 6 grocery stores in one day before because we kept forgetting things. FML.
is it 4 cans of Artichoke hearts or just 4 artichoke hearts? I see someone else asked same question. I was going to make it today.
4 artichoke hearts (that were canned)!
Does the recipe say 4 cans of artichoke hearts?
I am obsessed with artichoke dip! It is probably one of my favorite dips of all time and I have yet to make it at home! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, cannot wait to make it myself.
YAY!
This looks AMAZING!! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this yummy-looking recipe. One thing I noticed- the instructions don’t mention the artichoke hearts. Do they get sauteed with the spinach and garlic? I figured, but…
Hey Erin! Thank you for pointing this out! It’s all updated in the post now. We used canned artichoke hearts that are already cooked, so we mixed them into the greek yogurt mixture. However, feel free to sauté them with the spinach as well.
This looks fantastic. I can’t resist anything cheesy!
I might try it without the spinach.
It would still be fantastic 🙂
Can’t wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
My husband and I are total dippers – well, I am dipper, he is a scooper… Spinach dip is one of our favs and can be very calorie laden. I am looking forward to trying this version. Thanks!
I am a SCOOPER! I hope you love this lightened up variation <3