Description
A creamy and flavorful Spinach Artichoke Dip with crispy bacon and a blend of cheeses, perfect as an appetizer for any gathering or party.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 12 ounce package bacon, cooked until crispy then small diced
Vegetables
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out really well
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups shredded gouda cheese (divided use)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Other
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: Add diced cooked bacon, chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded gouda cheese, ¾ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until combined using an electric hand mixer.
- Assemble Dip: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top evenly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded gouda cheese over the top of the dip.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
- Broil (Optional): For a golden brown top, turn the broiler on high and broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can reserve some bacon pieces to sprinkle on top for added texture and garnish.
- Use fresh spinach if preferred; be sure to cook and drain thoroughly before adding.
- For a milder dip, reduce black pepper or omit garlic.
- This dip pairs well with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetables.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from spinach to prevent a watery dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
