Baked Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Crispy Bread
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Baked Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Crispy Bread

Appetizer EASY
15 min Prep
25 min Cook
8 Servings

A creamy, indulgent vegetarian appetizer combining fresh spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and melted cheeses, baked until golden and bubbling. Served warm with crusty bread for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 14 ounce artichoke hearts, canned, drained and chopped
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, grated
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 crusty bread, sliced into serving pieces

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place thawed spinach in a fine-mesh strainer or colander and press firmly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. Drain canned artichoke hearts in a colander, then place on a cutting board and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  4. Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  6. Add the squeezed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until combined.
  7. Fold in 0.75 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and 0.25 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
  8. Transfer the dip mixture to an 8-inch round baking dish or small cast-iron skillet, spreading it into an even layer.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella, remaining 0.25 cup grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
  10. Sprinkle the breadcrumb-cheese mixture evenly over the top of the dip.
  11. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until the dip is heated through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
  12. While the dip bakes, slice the crusty bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange them on a serving platter or wooden board.
  13. Remove the baked dip from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  14. Transfer the warm dip to the center of the platter with bread slices, or serve in the baking dish alongside the bread. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.