Description
Creamy spinach artichoke dip brings Mediterranean magic to your appetizer spread. Cheese, herbs, and bold flavors combine for an irresistible starter you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sour cream
Protein Addition:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 400°F, creating an ideal environment for transforming ingredients into a delectable appetizer.
- Gather cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions in a mixing vessel, ensuring all components are at room temperature for seamless integration.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, maintaining distinct textures of bacon and green onions while creating a uniform mixture that promises rich, complex flavors.
- Transfer the velvety blend into a lightly greased baking dish, spreading evenly to promote consistent heating and optimal flavor distribution.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the dip to undergo a magical 25-30 minute transformation where cheese melts into a luxurious, bubbling landscape.
- Monitor the dip’s progress, watching for a golden, slightly crisp surface and edges that signal perfect doneness and maximum flavor potential.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the intense heat to settle and flavors to harmonize before serving.
- Present your culinary creation alongside an array of dipping companions like crusty bread, crisp crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, or golden french fries.
- Invite guests to dive into this irresistible appetizer, experiencing a symphony of creamy, savory, and textural delights with each indulgent scoop.
Notes
- Customize texture by adjusting cheese ratios for extra creaminess or more robust flavor profiles.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or coconut bacon bits for lighter, vegetarian-friendly alternatives.
- Enhance dip’s richness by incorporating roasted garlic or jalapeños for unexpected depth and kick.
- Prep ahead by mixing ingredients and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg