Southwestern Caesar Artichoke Dip

Indulge in the bold flavors of the Southwest with this creamy Southwestern Caesar Artichoke Dip, the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender artichoke hearts with a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and tangy Caesar dressing for a uniquely zesty twist on a classic favorite. Infused with the smoky spices of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, and accented by diced green chilies and fresh cilantro, this baked dip delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Topped with melted pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses, it emerges hot and bubbly from the oven, ready to be scooped up with tortilla chips or slices of baguette. With a quick 15-minute prep and 25-minute bake time, this irresistible dip is perfect for game days, parties, or simply elevating your snacking game.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 14 oz canned artichoke hearts
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 0.25 cup Caesar dressing
• 4 oz diced green chilies
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0 optional tortilla chips or sliced baguette, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Drain the canned artichokes and pat them dry with paper towels. Roughly chop the artichoke hearts and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Caesar dressing, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Use a spatula or hand mixer to mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, diced green chilies, and fresh cilantro. Mix well to evenly combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, with a slightly golden top.

Step 7

Carefully remove the dip from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or your preferred dipping items.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2800.9

Total Fat 227.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 527.3mg	0%
Sodium 4719.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 83.1g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1886.1mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1438.2mg	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: 70.6%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 17.9%