Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

Craving a quick and easy appetizer that’ll be a total hit? Look no further than this creamy spinach artichoke dip. It’s packed with cheesy goodness and totally mayo-free! This crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe is perfect for game day or your next party.

Here’s What You Need

This appetizer recipe is super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

• cream cheese – Room temperature.
• sour cream – May substitute Greek yogurt.
• shredded mozzarella – May substitute different types of cheeses like Chihuahua, or asiago cheese.
• grated parmesan cheese
• artichoke hearts – Drained and chopped. Don’t have artichokes? That’s ok, leave them out and make a basic spinach dip recipe instead. It’ll still be super tasty.
• Jalapeños – Canned, drained and diced. Hot diced jalapeños are always a hit. But mild are tasty, too. May substitute mild diced green chilis, red pepper flakes (cayenne pepper), or a few shakes of hot sauce.
• frozen spinach – Thawed and drained. May substitute fresh spinach.
• garlic powder – May substitute 1 clove of fresh minced garlic.
• onion powder – Optional.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

• Add a protein – like shredded chicken, crab, chopped shrimp.
• Make it spicy – add chopped red bell pepper, fresh chopped chili peppers, or salsa.

How To Make Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

1. Combine Ingredients. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

2. Mix Together. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined.

3. Transfer To Baking Dish. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray then transfer the mixed ingredients to the dish. Use a wooden spoon to spread it out evenly.

4. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Bake until the top is slightly browned and cheese has melted.

5. Serve. Serve warm with tortilla chips or some little garlic toasts or crostini.

How To Make It In A Crock Pot

Making it in a crock pot or slow cooker is the easiest way to make this recipe. All you need to do is throw all the ingredients into a crock pot, give it a stir, set it, and forget it. And then you can get on with other things! Give it another stir in an hour or two and it’ll be ready.

1. Combine Ingredients. Place all ingredients into a crock pot.

2. Mix Together. Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined.

3. Cook For 1-2 Hours On High. Cover the crock pot with the lid and set the temperature dial to high. Cook for 1-2 hours or until it is hot and bubbly. Then turn the temperature dial down to warm.

4. Serve. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Use a crock pot or slow cooker to keep it warm.

Helpful Tips

Make It With Fresh Spinach – Fresh ingredients are always more flavorful. Substitute fresh instead of frozen spinach and fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder.

Sauté minced garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cups of fresh chopped spinach and a squeeze of lemon juice. Once the spinach has wilted, drain out the excess liquid by squeezing the cooked spinach in some paper towels.