I love to serve a variety of appetizer recipes when I’m entertaining including a relish tray, garlic parmesan wings, sausage balls, a charcuterie board and this cheesy and delicious artichoke dip. I love a good artichoke dip, and this mayo free version is the best I’ve ever had! The flavor of the artichokes is perfectly complemented by the seasonings and creamy cheeses, and pairs well with veggies, tortilla chips and baguette slices. Best of all, you can even prepare this dip in advance which makes it perfect for gatherings. Serve it alongside other party favorites such as beef lettuce wraps, Southwestern egg rolls, cheese ball bites and muhammara for a memorable gathering.
Artichoke Dip Ingredients
This recipe contains a handful of simple ingredients to create the perfect rich and creamy dip.
Cheese: I use cream cheese as the base of the dip, parmesan for flavor, and mozzarella for the gooey cheese factor! Artichokes: This recipe works best with jarred marinated artichoke hearts. You can also use jarred grilled artichoke hearts. Other options include frozen or canned artichoke hearts, although those varieties do not include any seasoning so you may want to add more spices to compensate. Herbs and Spices: I use green onions and parsley to add a fresh flavor to the dip. Garlic complements the flavors of the artichokes.
How Do You Make Artichoke Dip?
Be sure to chop the artichokes, green onions and parsley before you start preparing the recipe. Preheat the oven, then coat a baking dish or small skillet with cooking spray. Place the artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, herbs, spices and some of the mozzarella cheese in a bowl, then stir to combine. Spread the dip mixture into the baking dish in an even layer. Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then bake until golden brown. Finally, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve with crostini, pita chips, carrots, celery and any other dippers you enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Appetizer
This can be assembled up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it. Keep it covered in the fridge, then uncover and bake as directed. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the cook time to compensate for starting with a cold dip. Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can microwave leftovers in a microwave safe container, or else reheat the dip on the stove top or in the oven. Skip the bags of pre-shredded cheese at the grocery store and grate your own cheese. The store bought shredded cheese often contains preservatives and anti caking agents and does not melt as smoothly.
Flavor Variations
This artichoke dip is fabulous as-is, but you can also add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Protein: Feel free to add cooked crumbled bacon, diced ham, chicken or cooked Italian sausage. Vegetables: I sometimes add other vegetables such as sauteed onions, roasted red bell peppers, fresh spinach, red peppers, kale or cooked mushrooms. Flavorings: Amp up the flavor with sun dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, olives, fresh dill, pine nuts, or add a topping of buttered breadcrumbs. You can also use half mayonnaise, half sour cream if you prefer that flavor combination. Try stirring in some Greek yogurt for a different, lighter take! Cheese: Swap out the mozzarella cheese for a different variety such as Monterey Jack, white cheddar or fontina.
Once you try this artichoke dip, you’ll find yourself making it on a regular basis. It’s just that good!
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