Description
This Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining tender artichoke hearts, spinach, and a blend of cheeses slow-cooked to perfection, this dip offers a warm and comforting flavor that pairs wonderfully with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz drained chopped artichoke hearts
- 12 oz frozen spinach
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced yellow onion, minced garlic, drained chopped artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt into the slow cooker. Mix everything well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Add Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese into 1-inch cubes and place them evenly on top of the mixed ingredients in the slow cooker. This helps the cream cheese melt into the mixture gradually during cooking.
- First Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 1.5 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the cheeses to start melting.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: After the initial cooking time, thoroughly stir the dip to combine the melted cream cheese with the rest of the ingredients. Replace the lid and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to finish melting and ensure the dip is heated through evenly.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the dip immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the artichoke hearts well to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- You can substitute fresh spinach for frozen if preferred; just sauté fresh spinach first to reduce moisture.
- For a spicier dip, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- This dip can also be kept warm in the slow cooker on the low setting for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, slow cooker dip, crockpot appetizer, cheesy spinach dip, party dip, easy dip recipe
