Spinach Artichoke Dip Like Houston's

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Spinach Artichoke Dip inspired by Houston's restaurant, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that blends creamy decadence with savory charm. Made with fresh blanched spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and a luscious combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this dip is taken to the next level with shredded Monterey Jack and grated Parmesan cheese. Aromatic minced garlic, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes enhance every bite. Baked until bubbly and golden brown, this warm dip is perfect for any gathering and pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, or crackers. Whether you're hosting a party or cozying up for a movie night, this restaurant-style spinach artichoke dip is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 10 oz Fresh spinach
• 14 oz Artichoke hearts (canned, drained)
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh spinach and blanch for about 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Drain the spinach thoroughly, squeezing out as much water as possible. Chop the spinach finely and set aside.

Step 4

Roughly chop the drained artichoke hearts into small pieces.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

Step 7

Add the chopped spinach and artichoke hearts to the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and smooth out the top evenly.

Step 9

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1752.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4739.2

Total Fat 400.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 159.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 869.8mg	0%
Sodium 8381.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 161.1g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 4379.7mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1330.5mg	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: 74.1%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 12.6%