Spinach Artichoke Dip

Recipe video above. This dip is a hit with everyone! Particularly terrific served warm, but also fantastic at room temperature, this dip is soft so crackers won’t break when you scoop up dip! Quick to make using a microwave, though you can bake if you prefer (it doesn’t add anything to flavour, but some like to brown the top, I don't). 

Prep time: PT10M

Rating

4.87 stars (23 reviews)

Ingredients

400 g / 14 oz artichoke hearts in brine (, drained (Note 1))
250 g / 8 oz frozen chopped spinach (, thawed (Note 2))
250 g / 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese ((Note 3))
1 tsp garlic powder ((or 2 garlic cloves, minced))
1/3 cup mayonnaise ((Note 4))
½ cup sour cream or yoghurt ((full fat recommended))
1 cup grated cheese (, any with flavour like Cheddar, Colby, Tasty Cheese (Australian) (Note 5))
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

Roughly chop the artichokes.
Squeeze excess liquid out of spinach. Either use paper towels or a clean dishtowel, or my method is to use a colander and press liquid out using a wooden spoon.
Place cream cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Microwave in 2 x 30 second bursts or until softened. Mix until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix vigorously, otherwise you’ll smush the artichokes and spinach).
Warm in microwave to your taste. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Best served warm but terrific served at room temperature too! Serve with your favourite crackers, vegetable sticks and chips.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 109 g
Calories: 200 kcal

Reviews

Sami on 2026-09-25 (4 stars):
Thankyou for your question. As much as I adore Nagi and her wholesome recipes, in my opinion, and it is just my opinion, a great Chef never does two things, uses a microwave to aid in their cooking or uses ketchup in their recipes
Sami on 2026-07-21 (4 stars):
Microwave????, seriously microwave? Sorry Nagi, love so many of your recipes, but you microwave this. So disappointed, You were my favourite chef until this recipe. Now your second. Anyways made this and baked it, it was fabulous.
Laurie on 2024-08-09 (5 stars):
This is a great recipe. I have made quite a few and this has a lot more depth of flavor than others. I also add some pickled jalapenos.
Joanna A on 2023-05-24 (5 stars):
Made for a morning tea at work and served with crackers and carrot sticks. I used marinated artichokes, frozen spinach I had made myself from a fresh bunch and a fancy leftover Parmesan I found in the fridge. It was a hit and I got so many requests for the recipe I had to send out a bulk email. Thank you for your wonderful recipes Nagi.
Eugenia Martinez on 2023-01-25 (5 stars):
Absolutely delicious. I served this with celery sticks instead of crackers and it was fantastic.
Jennifer on 2021-12-26 (5 stars):
Made this on a whim for a party and it was a huge hit! Bookmarking this!
Sophie on 2021-08-17 (5 stars):
Hi Nagi! Just wanted to let you know that this dip is now a favourite in our household during lockdown. 100% the best dip we have ever eaten! Thank you!
Maira on 2021-07-23 (5 stars):
By far the best spinach/artichoke dip. I've made it 3 times in as many nights (stage 3 opening in Ontario..finally) and have had recipe requests at each event..the marinated artichokes make all the difference. Thank you!