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posted by Liz Berg

on September 7, 2021 (updated 10/3/22)

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Cheesy Spinach Dip is one of the best dip recipes for any occasion! It’s a warm dip, loaded with spinach, artichoke hearts, and cheese.

Do you always head straight to the Spinach and Artichoke Dip when you see it at a party? I’m with you all the way!

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1 Why You Must Make

2 How to Make

3 Frequently Asked Questions

4 You May Also Like

5 Warm Cheesy Spinach Dip

Why You Must Make

This is a gourmet twist on the first spinach artichoke dish I tried back in the 80s!
That one was novel and delicious, but this one has loads more flavor and is irresistible.
It’s a restaurant copycat recipe from Houston’s, which I had not heard of until I read the recipe. Knowing someone went to the trouble to crack the code of a restaurant appetizer also means that it’s got to be darned tasty!

I remember the first time I tasted a spinach artichoke dip. It was after a shift at work and I was hanging out with a bunch of nurses. One had us take a bite of her dip and guess the secret ingredient (this always makes me nervous ever since a friend tried to coerce me into trying chocolate-covered ants, with the same approach!). The mystery ingredient was artichoke hearts, not so common back then! I loved the stuff with my first bite.

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How to Make

If I’d ever heard of or been to Houston’s, I could give you a comparison of this to that. But, nope, you’ll just have to trust that it’s a darn good warm spinach dip.

Cook the spinach, artichokes, and onion in the microwave.
Make the cheesy cream sauce on the stovetop.
Mix the two components together and place in a heat safe casserole dish. Serve hot.

I made it ahead of time and gently reheated the dish in the microwave before heading to a party. When the hostess asked who made the spinach dip, I knew it wasn’t just me that loved it. Bill and I took the teeny bit of leftovers home and I added a few spoonfuls to my Sunday omelet and the hubby ate his on crackers. We weren’t going to let one morsel go to waste. It’s just that fabulous.

And if you’re looking for a meatier appetizer, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is very popular, too! Check out this Fiesta Corn Dip, these Antipasto Skewers, and these Mini Spinach Souffles for other party fare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Eat with Spinach Dip?

Tortilla scoops and chips, crackers, toasts, and/or sturdy vegetables like carrot sticks, celery sticks, bell pepper slices, and cucumber rounds all work well with this dip.

What’s in Spinach Artichoke Dip?

There are loads of recipes. Some have mayonnaise, cream cheese, or sour cream. Many use frozen chopped spinach, but others use fresh spinach. Both unmarinated and marinated artichoke hearts are used. The first recipe I ever made only used Parmesan cheese, but now you can find recipes with all sorts of melty cheeses utilized.

Can You Make Spinach Artichoke Dip Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make it ahead of time, cover and store it in the refrigerator. Bake it right before your guests arrive. You can also make, bake, then microwave gently to reheat for your company.

How Long Can You Keep the Leftovers?

It’s safe to keep leftover spinach dip for up to 4 days as long as it wasn’t left out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.

What Can You Make with Leftover Spinach Dip?

I’ve used it to fill an omelet, but there are loads of other ideas for the leftover dip. Add to a quiche or frittata. How about in a sandwich, quesadilla or grilled cheese. Add to pasta along with chicken strips and Alfredo sauce or use to stuff chicken breasts.

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Warm Cheesy Spinach Dip

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time40 minutes

Yield12 servings

The best ever cheesy, spinach and artichoke dip!

Ingredients

2 10-ounce boxes frozen, chopped spinach, thawed, and squeezed dry
1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts, chopped (not marinated)
2 tablespoons minced white onion
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
2 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅔ cup grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

Mix the spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and onion in a microwave-safe bowl.
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap so that steam can escape. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Combine cream, sour cream, all the cheese, and garlic salt in a saucepan and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Add the spinach mixture to the sauce and mix to combine. Simmer for another 10 minutes or till the mixture is a good dip consistency.
Place in a serving dish and serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Notes

Adapted from Top Secret Recipes.

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40 Comments on “Cheesy Spinach Dip”

Lynn@Happier than a pig in mud — September 7, 2021 @ 5:40 pm Reply

Yes please, you can put the baking dish right in front of me:@) I’m sooooo looking forward to football season-can’t wait!
Eva Taylor — September 7, 2021 @ 9:06 am Reply

It’s definitely a winner dip, packed eith flavour and so much cheese! Going to put this into my dinner party repertoire as the nights are getting nippier.
wilhelmina — September 2, 2021 @ 2:12 pm Reply

This dip so good, I don’t even need chips! I could just eat this with a spoon and call it a meal!
cathy — September 1, 2021 @ 10:32 am Reply

The best party dip, it disappeared in minutes! Making it again for Labor Day.
Jennifer Eloff — February 16, 2016 @ 10:31 pm Reply

Oh wow, you are making me hungry!! Sounds fantastic!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction — February 13, 2016 @ 7:39 pm Reply

Lizzy,
My sister sometimes makes a spinach and artichoke dip but hers has mayo and grated cheese. I bet yours tastes better.
Annamaria
Little Cooking Tips — February 4, 2016 @ 5:46 am Reply

Wow. We adore spinach here in Greece (you must know spanakopita, the savory spinach pie we make here) it’s a staple in every household. So you do realize what you just did to us with this incredible spinach dip! Wow.
And the possibilities are endless, if you want to taste it with other cheeses, herbs etc (dill comes to mind now).
Amazing work. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Pinned!
xoxoxo
Jane, The Heritage Cook — February 1, 2016 @ 7:11 am Reply

I know this will be on many people’s buffets for this weekend’s Super Bowl Liz – everyone is going to want a bite as soon as they see your gorgeous creation, especially me !
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen — January 30, 2016 @ 8:57 pm Reply

I could go to town on this amazing dip! I will have to give it a try for the Super Bowl!
Eva Taylor — January 30, 2016 @ 3:30 pm Reply

It’s definite one of my favourite dips Liz and I’m sure this one hits it right out of the ballpark! Artichoke adds such a nice flavour to this rich dip (love that you added it to your omelette!
Sandra — January 30, 2016 @ 7:43 am Reply

This would be great in am omelet! I’ve been to Houston’s once and it was fabulous!
Vicki Bensinger — January 30, 2016 @ 7:00 am Reply

The perfect dip for SuperBowl! im quite certain this will be gone quicker than it takes to make.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme — January 29, 2016 @ 9:14 pm Reply

Oh my goodness, who doesn’t love spinach and artichoke dip!!! I really love that this version has three different cheeses in the mixture. Yum! Thanks, Liz, for a great contribution to this month’s Progressive Eats theme!
Carole from Carole's Chatter — January 29, 2016 @ 5:04 pm Reply

Hi Liz, I’ve never eaten this! But, this would be a super contribution to Food on Friday: Cheese over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over. Cheers
Shirley Tay (Blackswan) — January 29, 2016 @ 5:12 am Reply

Gosh, you’re such a temptress, Liz! xoxo
Kelly — January 28, 2016 @ 11:36 pm Reply

Spinach and artichoke dip are my favorite! Love that you and Bill took some home after the party, I would’t want to let this go to waste either. It looks amazing!
Eva — January 28, 2016 @ 5:35 am Reply

I love your recipe and I like the idea eat this with crackers !
Amira — January 28, 2016 @ 1:06 am Reply

I just love this dip A LOT and up until now did not try to make it on my own… always store bought :(. Your recipe looks so delicious and easy to make.
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen — January 27, 2016 @ 11:43 pm Reply

We always, always buy spinach dip so we definitely need to give this a try! So creamy, so decadent!!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat — January 27, 2016 @ 9:14 pm Reply

I have never tried this dip before but it sounds delicious so I am bookmarking it for later consumption!
Vicki Bensinger — January 27, 2016 @ 3:04 pm Reply

Who doesn’t love spinach dip. This will be perfect to serve SuperBowl Sunday!!!
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina — January 27, 2016 @ 12:16 pm Reply

I always enjoy a great spinach and artichoke dip, even in restaurants . . . my Bill doesn’t go near it, so I have the joy of devouring more (than I need actually). Great recipe with lots of wonderful ‘memory lane’ dishes shared in this group, Liz.
Stay warm now!
Roz
John/Kitchen Riffs — January 27, 2016 @ 10:46 am Reply

What a great dip! Love spinach dip, love artichoke dip, but love the combo of the two best of all. I’ve done something similar in the past (way, way in the past) but this looks better than the recipe I recall using. Really terrific! Thanks so much.
Megan — January 27, 2016 @ 10:14 am Reply

There’s just something about spinach dip, isn’t there? This would be a great football-watching dip!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness — January 27, 2016 @ 8:21 am Reply

I love a good spinach dip. This one looks delicious. I love all the cheeses and the artichokes in this one.
susan / the wimpy vegetarian.com — January 26, 2016 @ 9:52 pm Reply

It’s absolutely the first place I head! And now I have a recipe to make it myself – and I love the chip/scoops. That way I can get even more of it with each bite!
Thao @ In Good Flavor — January 26, 2016 @ 9:45 pm Reply

I love the spinach and artichoke combination. And I love all that cream and cheesiness! Those spoonfuls of dip on your omelet sounds so yummy!
Betty Ann Quirino — January 26, 2016 @ 7:41 pm Reply

I love love cheesy spinach dip. This is the perfect recipe for our weekends when we just laze around and watch Netflix and movie streaming on. Bookmarking this one. Thanks for the recipe, the blog visit and what fun doing Progressive Eats with you.
Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud — January 26, 2016 @ 5:45 pm Reply

Yep, I’d be in line, it sounds great:@)
Laura @MotherWouldKnow — January 26, 2016 @ 5:32 pm Reply

A far cry from chocolate-covered ants, I’d say. This may be a bit more complicated than the easiest spinach dips, but it’s not really difficult at all and the results sound and look wonderful
The Ninja Baker — January 26, 2016 @ 5:17 pm Reply

Houston’s is famous for its dip and I bet your famous now, too, Ms. Berg! Love those petite tortilla serving dishes =)
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) — January 26, 2016 @ 5:06 pm Reply

Yeeeesss-this is forever my fave kind of dip!
Muna Kenny — January 26, 2016 @ 3:40 pm Reply

Delicious and creamy dip, yum, I want some!
Louise — January 26, 2016 @ 3:26 pm Reply

I never good resist a good Spinach Dip Liz. This recipe “screams” goodness on oh so many levels!!! I sure would love a scoop or two right now. I bet it added tons of flavor to that omelet too:)
Thanks so much for sharing, Liz…I LOVE Progressive Dinners even the virtual ones!!!
Angie@Angie's Recipes — January 26, 2016 @ 2:35 pm Reply

This is totally right up my alley!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland — January 26, 2016 @ 1:20 pm Reply

You hit my weak spot Liz, I could live on this stuff!!
Jenni — January 26, 2016 @ 9:50 am Reply

Man, that can’t help but be delicious, Liz!! All that cheese and goodness!
Rosella — January 26, 2016 @ 9:49 am Reply

O-H Y-E-S!! as they say at the end of those Tasty videos. That look delicious Liz!
Ansh — January 26, 2016 @ 9:35 am Reply

I would also be apprehensive if someone had made me taste ants covered in chocolate! I am also the one who will not only be pulled towards a cheesy spinach dip, but would be the one monopolizing it ! This dip looks like one I may not share 😀
Susan — January 26, 2016 @ 8:54 am Reply

Oh yes…I always head to the spinach dip and this recipe sounds like the best.

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Why You Must Make

How to Make

Frequently Asked Questions

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Warm Cheesy Spinach Dip

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