Description
This creamy and comforting Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and a blend of cheeses, it simmers low and slow in the crockpot to a hot, bubbly dip. Serve it with bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks for a delicious crowd-pleaser that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 10 ounces fresh spinach (roughly chopped and stems removed)
- 14 ounce jar artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
Dairy
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt as substitute)
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 3 to 5 cloves garlic (peeled and finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cubed cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, shredded parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper into a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker. For easier cleanup, consider using a slow cooker liner. Stir the ingredients together as thoroughly as possible.
- Cover and Cook: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on the LOW heat setting for 1 hour to allow the ingredients to start melding and heating through.
- Stir: Remove the lid carefully and stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly and break up any clumps of cream cheese.
- Cover and Continue Cooking: Replace the lid and continue cooking on LOW for an additional hour, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and creamy throughout.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the dip warm with your choice of bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
- Prep Ahead: The dip can be prepared a few hours before serving and kept warm in the slow cooker on LOW or the ‘warm’ setting. Note that cooking longer on low will thicken the dip more, so avoid making it too far in advance.
- Storage: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven. Freezing leftovers is not recommended. Check the blog post for creative ways to repurpose extra dip.
Notes
- Using full-fat dairy ingredients ensures a rich and creamy texture.
- Adjust garlic and seasoning quantities to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Fresh spinach is preferred for the best texture, but frozen spinach (thawed and drained) may be substituted if needed.
- For easier cleanup, use a slow cooker liner.
- Do not freeze leftovers as texture may be compromised.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like toasted bread, pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for versatility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
