Description
A budget-friendly, single-serve spinach artichoke dip that mimics restaurant quality. It’s creamy, cheesy, and ready in just 15 minutes using simple ingredients like cream cheese, frozen spinach, and canned artichokes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3.5 oz (100g) canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup (50g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons (15g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out all excess moisture using your hands or a clean towel.
- Chop the drained artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a 6-ounce ramekin, combine the softened cream cheese, squeezed spinach, chopped artichokes, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until a thick, chunky paste forms.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the ramekin.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Place the ramekin on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
Crucial: Squeeze all water out of the thawed spinach to prevent a watery dip. Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. Watch the broiler closely as cheese can burn quickly. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free spices and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
Keywords: spinach artichoke dip, single serve recipe, cheap meals, budget cooking, easy appetizer, broiler recipe, comfort food, dairy