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cheddar spinach creamy party dip

Cheddars Spinach Dip Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk or spoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 9-inch baking dish or similar 1.5–2 qt dish
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounce frozen spinach thawed and well-drained
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Squeeze the thawed spinach in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise and whisk or stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Stir in the garlic, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
  • Fold in the drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the top lightly with paprika if using.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly around the edges, and lightly golden on top.
  • Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

For best results, make sure the spinach is very well drained to prevent a watery dip, and soften the cream cheese fully so it combines smoothly with the other ingredients. You can assemble the dip a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate, then bake a few extra minutes until heated through. Adjust the heat level by increasing or omitting the hot sauce, and feel free to swap cheeses (like using pepper jack for extra kick) while keeping the total cheese amount roughly the same. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil; if it isn’t browning, place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
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