Artichoke Dip
on Feb 01, 2024, Updated Mar 12, 2024
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Our easy-to-make Artichoke Dip is the perfect snack or meal time appetizer! The creamy dip balances sweet and savory flavors to create a dish that will be hard to resist.
If you are looking for a new game day snack or potluck appetizer then look no further than this delicious artichoke dip! Artichokes are not often a popular ingredient in the kitchen, but they bring so much flavor to this creamy dip.
The cream cheese and sour cream give this dip a soft texture while the artichokes provide a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. The cheese blend and seasoning mix balances the sweetness of the cream cheese and artichoke hearts with a combination of savory flavors. One of our favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to put together. From start to finish it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare this delicious, gooey dip.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It makes a great appetizer or afterschool snack.
- The dip is packed full of flavor.
- You can throw this dip together in under an hour!
Recipe Ingredients
- Cream Cheese—Room temperature cream cheese will be easier to work with and result in less clumps.
- Sour Cream—Helps give the dip a nice creamy texture.
- Seasoning Mix—A flavorful combination of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Mozzarella Cheese—You can use both pre-shredded and freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Parmesan Cheese—Provides a rich tang that pairs nicely with the mozzarella cheese.
- Artichoke Hearts—Canned artichoke hearts can be found on the canned goods aisle of your local grocery store.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Artichoke Dip
Step #1. Preheat your oven. Whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make sure the mixture is smooth and homogenous
Step #2. Fold the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and artichoke hearts into the cream cheese mixture until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step #3. Spread the dip into a small skillet or oven-safe dish. Bake until the top of the dip is golden brown.
Step #4. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Canned artichoke hearts have a very distinct flavor. Their flavor is most often described as a combination of sweetness and a subtle nuttiness. While the flavor of artichokes is distinct and easily recognizable, it is not overbearing. As a result, it makes a great addition to recipes like dips in which you have a few ingredients working together.
If you are noticing clumps in your artichoke dip then it might not be thoroughly combined. It is important to make sure that the dip is smooth and homogenous before baking so that it maintains a creamy consistency. Using room temperature cream cheese will help prevent any clumps from forming in your artichoke dip.
If you are out of Italian seasoning then you can make your own by mixing together equal parts garlic salt, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme.
Expert Tips
- We typically use the finely grated parmesan cheese that comes in a bottle, but you can use freshly grated parmesan cheese as well.
- Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese will melt down better than pre-shredded cheese because it does not have any sort of coating on it, but you are welcome to use either one.
- Leaving the dip uncovered in the oven will help give the dip a nice golden brown top.
- You can use an electric hand mixer to make combining the ingredients easier and cut down on your prep time.
How to Store Your Leftover Dip
While we recommend serving this dip fresh from the oven, you can store your leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To store your dip, simply allow it to cool down before covering it with plastic wrap or tin foil. You can reheat the artichoke dip by throwing it in the oven for 20 minutes at 350°F.
You will want to make sure the dip is covered with tin foil to prevent the top from burning. It is important to note that your reheated dip might not be as creamy as it was the first time around and it may dry out a little bit as it reheats.
Serving Ideas
Our classic artichoke dip is the perfect appetizer or snack. You can’t go wrong serving this rich, creamy dip alongside a veggie platter. Carrots, celery, tomatoes, and broccoli all go great with this dip. Crackers are another great companion to this dip. My homemade crackers would provide a nice contrast to the creaminess of the dip.
One of our favorite ways to serve this dip is to toast some easy french bread or simple pita bread and use our artichoke dips as a spread. No matter how you choose to serve your dip, it is sure to be a hit!
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Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 ¼ cup chopped artichoke hearts
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Add the mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, and parmesan cheese to the cream cheese mixture. Fold the ingredients together until the cheese and artichokes are evenly distributed.
- Transfer your dip to a small skillet or oven-safe dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- We recommend serving this dip immediately. If you would like to store your leftovers then you can cover the dish with plastic wrap or tin foil and store the dip in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can make your own Italian seasoning by mixing together equal parts garlic salt, onion powder, oregano, basil, and thyme.
- We typically use bottled parmesan cheese, but you can use freshly grated parmesan cheese as well.
- Freshly shredded mozzarella cheese will melt down better than pre-shredded cheese but you are welcome to use either one.
- Leaving the dip uncovered in the oven will help give the dip a nice golden brown top.
