Description
Creamy slow cooker spinach & artichoke dip delivers pure comfort with minimal effort. Cheesy, herb-infused goodness brings friends together, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 14 oz artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Garnish/Optional:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the thawed spinach, pressing out excess moisture to prevent a watery dip.
- Chop artichoke hearts into uniform small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the dip.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well-blended.
- Fold in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and onion powder, stirring until seasonings are evenly incorporated.
- Gently mix in the drained spinach and chopped artichoke hearts, ensuring all ingredients are distributed equally.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, spreading it evenly across the bottom of the pot.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the dip, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and cheese to melt completely.
- Once heated through and bubbling, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of flavor.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker with crispy bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove maximum moisture, preventing a runny texture.
- Ensure cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature for smoother blending and consistent creamy consistency.
- Customize by adding crispy bacon bits or diced jalapeños for extra flavor and texture variation.
- Make it gluten-free by serving with gluten-free crackers or vegetable crudités instead of traditional bread options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg