Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

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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.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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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.

“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.
Dip on cracker

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.

Ingredients

FAQ

What size baking dish should you use?

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.

Do you serve spinach artichoke dip warm or cold?

We love enjoying this dip warm. It’s best out of the oven when the cheese is ooey gooey!

Uncooked dip

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!

Dip in bowl

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.

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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

This baked spinach artichoke dip is a wholesome twist on a classic! Made with just 10 simple ingredients, enjoy restaurant-style dip in the comfort of your own home with this easy recipe.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
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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.
    a bowl full of greens and cheese in a white bowl, Lightened Up Spinach and Artichoke Dip.
  • 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.
    A person artfully drizzling cheese on a dish of Lightened Up Spinach and Artichoke Dip.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.
    Lightened Up Spinach and Artichoke Dip with crackers.

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

Calories: 203 kcal, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 7 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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MHill
MHill
September 30, 2020 7:55 pm
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I forgot artichokes at the grocery store ๐Ÿ™ 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 ๐Ÿ’ฃ dot com status. Now, if I had the artichokes… Iโ€™d probably be crying over the dip. Cause itโ€™s that good. Make the dip.

doreen
doreen
November 30, 2019 10:00 am

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.

Tracy
Tracy
November 25, 2019 7:43 pm

Does the recipe say 4 cans of artichoke hearts?

Billy
March 23, 2018 3:39 pm

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.

Paola
July 22, 2017 9:19 pm

This looks AMAZING!! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!

Erin
Erin
June 29, 2017 11:34 am

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…

Linley Hanson
June 29, 2017 2:14 pm
Reply to  Erin

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 sautรฉ them with the spinach as well.

Geoff
Geoff
June 23, 2017 8:55 pm

This looks fantastic. I can’t resist anything cheesy!

Sandy H
Sandy H
June 23, 2017 7:15 pm

I might try it without the spinach.

Melissa R
Melissa R
June 23, 2017 2:04 pm

Can’t wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.

Kimberly O
Kimberly O
June 23, 2017 12:32 pm

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!