Best 7 Makeover Spinach Artichoke Spread Recipes

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**Spinach Artichoke Spread: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the irresistible Spinach Artichoke Spread, a delectable appetizer or snack that will tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and flavorful dish combines the goodness of spinach, artichokes, and a blend of savory spices. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or simply craving a satisfying snack, this versatile spread has got you covered. Discover a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and occasions, including a classic version, a lightened-up alternative, and a vegan option. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing dish that offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAKEOVER SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



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Spinach never tasted better than in this creamy, colorful dish that's now even healthier and more delicious! -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup fat-free milk
3 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
4 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, red peppers and onions in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in shredded cheese until melted., Add spinach, artichokes, salt, cayenne, pepper and pepper flakes. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 ounces (1/2 a box) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, grated
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained

Steps:

  • Squeeze the drained spinach with a kitchen towel to dry it out. Place into a food processor with the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add the artichokes. Pulse 2 to 3 times to leave the artichokes slightly chunky.

THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP



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This is our best version of the classic party dip. It's savory and creamy with a slight tang from sour cream and Parmesan -- so hard to resist. We like to use frozen whole leaf spinach and chop it ourselves for more control over the finished texture of the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, grated
One 10-ounce box frozen leaf spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry and coarsely chopped (see Cook's Note)
One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained well and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crackers, chips or toasted bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

AMAZING SPINACH ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



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This is a family favorite...spinach, fresh mushrooms, artichokes and cheeses make up a mouth-watering side dish that is creamy and delicious. This recipe has a lot of steps, but it is relatively easy and is well worth it. If you are a garlic lover, add an additional clove or two of pressed garlic to the mixture without roasting it first. This is my most requested vegetable casserole recipe, and it is a Thanksgiving favorite.

Provided by mharbold

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Spinach Casserole

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
4 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
¼ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup real mayonnaise
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish, and roast in the preheated oven until softened and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Set roasted garlic cloves aside to cool.
  • Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl, and stir in the artichoke hearts.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the mushrooms until softened, about 10 minutes. Mix in the green onions, and cook and stir until onions are soft, about 5 more minutes. Transfer the mushrooms, green onions, and butter from the skillet into the bowl with spinach mixture.
  • Remove cream cheese from wrapping, place into a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave until warm and very soft, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir the softened cream cheese into the spinach mixture, and add the sour cream, water chestnuts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and lemon juice. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the garlic skins, and mix thoroughly into the spinach mixture. Spoon the casserole into a round 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Spread French-fried onion rings over the top, return to the oven, and bake until the onion rings are lightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 678 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP



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Spinach artichoke dip has a way of inciting controversy. Should it be served cold or hot? Is it lowbrow or classic? Should it be served in a bread bowl or with tortilla chips? Well, the good news is that there are no wrong answers here, only delicious, creamy dip. This particular one is best served hot (or at least room temperature), but it is also acceptable to spread it on crackers after being chilled. And with the inclusion of fresh spinach, it could almost be described as classy. Use canned artichoke hearts; they've got a tangier flavor and better texture than the frozen ones. If you want to go a step further, transfer it to a skillet and run it under the broiler after cooking, which gives you bubbling dip with a golden top.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     easy, quick, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 12-ounce bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped (or 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, defrosted, drained and finely chopped)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn or shredded
4 ounces sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring until it's softened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add spinach to pot one handful at a time, letting each handful completely wilt before adding the next. Add crushed red pepper, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid from the spinach has evaporated (no need to drain), about 3 minutes. Add artichokes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, just to take the raw edge off the artichokes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese and mozzarella. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until all the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream and pecorino, and season with more salt and pepper. You can certainly eat this dip straight from the pot (or transferred to a serving bowl), but running it under the broiler for a crispy top is also an excellent option. To do so, transfer dip to a small ovenproof skillet (6 to 8 inches). Place in oven and broil until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sit a minute or two before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 586 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

MAKEOVER CREAMY ARTICHOKE DIP



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Folks are sure to gather around this ooey-gooey, lightened-up dip whenever it's placed on any buffet table. With cheese, jalapenos and a hint of lemon, it's a treasured favorite. -Mary Spencer, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the artichokes, cream cheese, yogurt, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, jalapeno, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until heated through. , Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HOT ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP II



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This dip is amazing -- so cheesy and fragrant. If you don't like artichokes, don't worry -- you'll never know they're in there! My only question is: Is it okay to just eat it with a spoon right out of the dish?

Provided by TIFFANY BRENNAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Spinach Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • To make the spread ahead of time, prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, pita chips, or vegetable crudités.
  • For a fun twist, try adding some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or crumbled bacon to the spread.

Conclusion:

Spinach artichoke spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, this spread is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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