Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip

In this Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip, a blend of mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheese are blended together with spinach, artichokes and garlic in one warm, creamy and addictive dip!

I’ve been making this four cheese spinach artichoke dip for years now.

Every time I pull it out of the oven, it reminds me of when my best friend would come over for wine night. We would plop down on my couch, with this four cheese spinach artichoke dip (or this caramelized shallot and blue cheese dip) between us and a glass of wine in our hand. Sometimes we’d watch a movie and sometimes we’d just eat, sip and chat. Feeling blissfully stuffed and a bit tipsy, by the end of the night, we’d joke about how we finished off the entire dip. And wine. Then we’d make a strict promise that we’d go out and run the next day. But we both knew we wouldn’t be getting out of bed. Somehow this made us feel better about it all.

Back then we lived in the same neighborhood. So these sort of nights happened every fall when Pat would be up north hunting. Now we’re a seven minute drive away and we do more coffee dates in morning than wine nights. But that’s okay because I love coffee and mornings. Oh, and we still don’t run.

This Dip Is So Warm and Cheesy!

This four cheese spinach artichoke dip recipe is a perfect party app for a small gathering or a movie night amongst friends and is a is cinch to whip up. It’s creamy, cheesy and sort of healthy because of the spinach and artichokes right?? [please say yes]

Now go grab a bottle of your favorite wine, some crusty bread, chips or crackers and your favorite best friend(s) and settle in.❤️

To Make This Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip You Will Need:

• cream cheese (softened) – Lends creaminess. 
• mayonnaise – Adds to the creaminess.
• garlic – Adds distinct punchy flavor.
• mozzarella cheese – Freshly grated is always best for melting.
• asiago, parmesan and romano cheese – Lends a delicious blend of flavors.
• artichoke hearts – I use ones packed in water.
• frozen chopped spinach (thawed) – Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
• kosher salt – Enhances all the flavors in the dip.
• freshly ground black pepper – Adds some subtle bite and flavor.

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃).

Start by greasing a cast iron skillet or baking dish with olive oil or with softened butter. In the past, I’ve used a ceramic baking dish and also a deep-sided glass pie dish. Now I prefer my trusty 10-inch cast iron skillet because it gets the edges nice and crispy, just how I like it.

In large mixing bowl, add 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of mayo and grate in 1 peeled clove of garlic.

Now comes the cheese!

In a separate bowl, measure and add in a 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella and a tablespoon of each of the freshly grated cheeses into a bowl and set that off to the side. Next, add the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and the remaining 1/4 cup each of asiago, parmesan, romano cheese in to the bowl with the cream cheese.

I use a 9-ounce package of frozen spinach and defrost it low and slow in the microwave. Hand squeeze out as much water as possible before placing the spinach in a clean kitchen towel and twist to wring out the rest of the water.

I usually use artichokes that are packed in water, however if you have ones that are in a brine, drain them into a colander and then rinse well with cold water. Quarter the artichokes into smaller pieces. Add in 1 cup of quartered artichokes and the chopped spinach to the bowl with the cream cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil and a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper.

Use a rubber spatula and gently fold in all the ingredients until combined. Really work the spatula to break up the spinach.

Transfer the spinach mixture into the prepared dish and spread it all out evenly. Really I could just skip the baking step and just eat it now. But it’s SO darn good all warm and melty! With that said,  sprinkle with the reserved four cheese mixture. Bake the dip on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Waiting is the hardest part.

The top of the dip should be lightly golden and bubbly. Allow the dip to cool a bit, about 5 minutes or so before serving.

Serve this four cheese spinach and artichoke dip with corn tortilla chips, pumpernickel bread, or my personal favorite, toasted pita or naan chips.

Sometimes, right before serving, I sprinkle the dip with red pepper flakes for a little spice. And maybe even some chopped parsley for a pop of color, but these two are totally optional.

You’re gonna love this four cheese spinach artichoke dip!

Enjoy! And if you give this Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 8 servings

Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip

In this Four Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip, a blend of mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheese are blended together with spinach, artichokes and garlic in one warm, creamy and addictive dip

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 35 minutes mins

Additional Cooling Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

Ingredients

• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely grated or minced
• 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese, divided
• 5 tablespoons freshly grated asiago cheese, divided
• 5 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 5 tablespoons pecorino Romano cheese, divided
• 9 ounces frozen spinach
• 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts, canned, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

• Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet. Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder.

Instructions 

• Defrost the spinach completely. If cool enough to touch, squeeze majority of the water out by hand before placing the spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wringing out any remaining water.
• Drain artichokes, then quarter and/or chop if large. If the artichokes come in a brine, rinse in a colander under cold water and drain.
• Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃).
• Lightly spray a 10-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil or wipe a deep-sided pie dish with butter and set aside.
• In a medium bowl add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise and grate in the garlic.
• Then in a separate bowl measure and add 1/2 cup of the mozzarella and a tablespoon each of asiago, parmesan and Romano cheese, mix and set aside.
• Next add the remaining mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and Romano cheese to the bowl with the cream cheese and garlic. Then add in the chopped artichokes and spinach. Season with dried basil, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with the reserved four cheese blend before sliding it onto the middle rack of you preheated oven.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
• Serve with corn tortilla chips, baked pita chips or pumpernickel bread.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline

Note: The nutritional information is for the dip only and does not include any chips, bread or crackers.

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 221kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 650mg, Potassium: 175mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 4285IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 240mg, Iron: 1mg

Author: Laurie McNamara

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

This recipe was originally posted on October 20, 2017 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.