With New Year's Eve just a few hours away, make this easy Spinach Artichoke Dip that rivals Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Recipe knockoff! Ever wonder where the famous Olive Garden got their recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip? Make this easy New Year's Day dip and watch your guests come back for more! Happy New Year!
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 14 ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 5 ounce package spinach, chopped, frozen, drained and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions: How to Make Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 9" x 13" baking dish with Pam or similar vegetable shortening.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, Parmesan, pepper and garlic in a mixing bowl on medium speed until creamy.
- Add artichokes and spinach and mix by hand until blended.
- Spread in greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown on top.
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
- Using a large platter or large flat basket, place Spinach Artichoke Dip in the middle and arrange baguette slices, bagel chips, tortillas, crackers, melba slices or a combination of these around the dip.
- Serves 15-20.
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FOOD SHOPPING IN RHODE ISLAND
Find everything you need for this Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe at Whole Foods Market, Dave's Marketplace, and Stop & Shop stores throughout the Providence, Rhode Island area.
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