Layered Artichoke and Cheese Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Layered Artichoke and Cheese Spread, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion! This decadent dish features layers of creamy, tangy marinated artichoke hearts blended with a rich combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan, all tied together with a touch of garlic and a hint of red pepper heat. Topped with ooey-gooey melted mozzarella, this baked spread boasts a golden, bubbly finish that pairs perfectly with crispy crackers or toasted baguette slices. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy yet elegant dip is ideal for parties, game days, or simply when you’re craving something indulgent. Don't forget the fresh parsley garnish for the perfect finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 14 oz (canned or jarred, drained) Marinated artichoke hearts
• 8 oz (softened) Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 3 tbsp (grated) Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 tsp Dried parsley
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp (chopped, optional for garnish) Fresh parsley
• 0 (for serving) Crackers or sliced baguette

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, dried parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Finely chop the drained marinated artichoke hearts and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 4

In an oven-safe dish or small casserole dish, spread half of the artichoke mixture evenly as the first layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the artichoke mixture.

Step 6

Spread the remaining artichoke mixture over the mozzarella layer to create the second layer.

Step 7

Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2157.2

Total Fat 178.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 437.7mg	0%
Sodium 4643.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 63.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1632.6mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 897.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.5%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 15.9%