Simple Artichoke Dip

Get ready to indulge in the most velvety smooth hot artichoke dip you’ve ever tasted. Simple Artichoke Dip is ready in just 10 minutes, you can serve a creamy, hot appetizer that’s microwave-friendly and easy to prepare. Even though it's quick to fix, the dip is sophisticated and goes great with everything from Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs to toasted baguette slices, crunchy vegetables or crisp potato chips. It’s perfect for any gathering or party.

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• Ingredients to Have on Hand
• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• No Cream Cheese, No Spinach
• Microwave-Friendly
• Step-by-Step Microwave Instructions
• Conventional Oven Option
• Step-by-Step Conventional Oven Instructions
• Recipe FAQs
• Substitutions
• Blend-In Options
• Storage
• The Inspiration
• More Appetizers
• Safe Food Handling
• Recipe
• Comments

This recipe is so easy to make! You won't need a mixer, blender or any fancy kitchen equipment; just a mixing bowl, a knife to chop the artichoke hearts, a serving bowl and a spoon. That's it!

Technically, the recipe calls for measuring the shredded parmesan cheese, Greek yogurt, sour cream and mayonnaise, but this recipe is very forgiving. I've made it many times simply by eye-balling the quantities.

You can also add extra parmesan cheese to boost the cheesiness of this dip.

Need an appetizer or dip to share at a baby shower, summer BBQ or holiday gathering? This recipe is the one you'll want to share. It's great every time.

You can also easily assemble it a day or two before heating it, which offers another time-saving bonus. 

No Cream Cheese, No Spinach

Two things make this hot artichoke dip recipe especially unique: unlike many creamy dips, this recipe skips the cream cheese and while many hot artichoke dips include spinach, this one is spinach-free.

Although you could certainly add chopped spinach to this recipe as an option. 

I prefer to make this hot, creamy dip in the microwave because it's a speedy and easy way to get the dip to the perfect temperature.

As an option, if you’d prefer to use a conventional oven that’s also an easy way to prepare this hot artichoke dip.

Recipe FAQs

I like the silky texture that we get by combining both sour cream and non-fat Greek yogurt in this artichoke heart dip, but you can easily swap out either one and double up on whichever ingredient you prefer.

Blend-In Options

This hot, cheesy artichoke dip is perfectly tasty as-is, but it's also wonderful with a few additions. Here are some blend-in options you might enjoy. Stir one or two of these ingredients in before cooking the dip:

½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

one small can of water chestnuts, drained and chopped

Dried dill, about one teaspoon

1 package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove the water

Pro Tip: Warm up leftovers in a microwave-safe bowl but sprinkle with a few drops of water on top before placing it in the microwave. The water helps to create a little steam which helps loosen up the chilled dip.

Cover and heat at half power for 2-3 minutes, checking at about halfway through the cooking time. Stir and serve.

The Inspiration

I've made this dip so many times over the years, I can't possibly count how often I've served it.

I've made a few adjustments to the recipe but to give credit where it's due, this recipe was inspired by one I found in the Healthy Homestyle Cooking cookbook back in 1994.

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Safe Food Handling

• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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