The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip with Fresh Spinach and yogurt
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dip, spinach artichoke dip
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Servings 12
Ingredients
2Tbspolive oil
1large shallotthinly sliced
2clovesgarlicminced
5ozfresh spinachroughly chopped
8ozcream cheesesoftened to room temperature
1/2cupfull fat greek yogurt
juice of 1/2 a lemon
14ozmarinated artichoke heartsdrained and chopped
1/2tspred pepper flakes
1/2tspkosher salt
1/2tspfresh cracked black pepper
1/2cupgrated parmesanplus more for garnish
1 1/2cupswhole milk mozzarella cheesedivided
chopped fresh parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and cook the sliced shallot for a few minutes. When the shallot has softened, add the garlic, cook for one more minute and then add the chopped spinach, stirring until wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Add the spinach mixture, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped artichoke hearts, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper, parmesan cheese, and 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is well combined in a creamy mixture.
Transfer the dip to a 8-10 inch skillet or baking dish, and spread in an even layer. Top with remaining 3/4 a cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with grated parmesan, fresh chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes. Serve with veggies and pita or pretzel chips.