Flavorful artichokes and earthy spinach meld perfectly with zesty garlic and Parmesan cheese in a creamy, cold Spinach Artichoke Dip so good, you will not be able to stop dipping.
I’ve learned that there are some very strong opinions on artichoke dip. Some people tend to think it should only be prepared a certain way.
The biggest benefit to this particular recipe is that it eliminates the main complaint from one of my children – large pieces of spinach. While he likes the flavors, he hates the texture of traditional spinach dips.
By using the food processor, this dip is loaded with all of the traditional flavors with a creamy spreadable result. I’ve spread this on crackers, dipped chips in it, added a scoop to a salad and tossed it like a dressing, spread it on a wrap, there aren’t many ways I won’t happily use this garlicky, artichoke, and spinach dip.
Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
This cold spinach artichoke dip gives my crock pot a run for its money on being the easiest method. It’s a lot faster, for sure!
This appetizer comes together in very little time at all. Bursting with rich artichoke flavor, I love the simplicity of serving it with tortilla chips while visiting with friends and family.
Probably the only reason why this recipe isn’t my all-time favorite is that I’d rather clean a slow cooker than a food processor. And, who am I kidding? If the disposable liner fares well, I don’t have to clean it at all. That said, popping the food processor sections into the top shelf of the dishwasher makes this almost as simple.
Still, I don’t have hours to wait for every craving. So, this cold dip makes it onto my menu with some regularity. And, I don’t regret that at all. It doesn’t get much simpler.
You can serve almost anything with this dip. I like it best with tortilla chips or toasted baguette slices. But, I’ve also dipped into it with carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers. And, I’ve even used pita chips and crackers, depending on what’s in the pantry.
What is your favorite thing to dip?
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this:
- onion
- garlic
- canned artichoke hearts
- frozen spinach (chopped)
- Parmesan cheese
- dry vegetable soup mix
- cream cheese
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
When using frozen spinach, it’s important to remove as much water as possible from the spinach before adding it to recipes. The spinach should be fully thawed and drained.
Before adding it to the recipe, wrap the spinach in several layers of paper towels and (while holding it over a bowl) press it with your hands to remove as much moisture as possible.
You’ll start by combining the onion, garlic, and artichoke hearts in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the spinach and process again until well combined. Set aside.
Place the cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add the mayonnaise and sour cream and beat again to combine. Add the Parmesan and the vegetable soup mix and beat once more until combined.
Add the spinach mixture to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and stir to mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion roughly chopped
- 8 cloves garlic
- 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts drained
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
- 8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 package dry vegetable soup mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Combine the onion, garlic, and artichoke hearts in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the spinach and process again until well combined. Set aside.
- Place the cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream and beat again to combine. Add the Parmesan and the vegetable soup mix and beat once more until combined.
- Add the spinach mixture to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and stir to mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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