Description
This Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip offers a creamy, flavorful twist on the classic appetizer, making it lower in calories without sacrificing taste. Packed with spinach, artichokes, and a blend of cheeses and Greek yogurt, this dip is perfect for gatherings and pairs well with vegetables, chips, or crackers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 3 (8-ounce) bricks cream cheese, full fat
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
- 12 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 750 grams frozen spinach, packed and thawed
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 1½-quart baking dish to prepare it for the dip.
- Prepare Spinach: Thaw the frozen spinach and strain it thoroughly to remove as much excess moisture as possible, ensuring the dip does not become watery.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Melt Cheeses: Add the cream cheese and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese to the pan with the onions and garlic. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and combined, forming a creamy base.
- Mix Ingredients: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts, strained spinach, Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until everything is well blended.
- Bake the Dip: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling around the edges.
- Broil (Optional): For a golden, bubbly top, turn on the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach for frozen spinach if preferred, just be sure to cook and thoroughly drain the fresh spinach.
- Avoid freezing this dip to maintain its texture and consistency.
- Leftovers can be enjoyed cold straight from the fridge or reheated gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
