Take your hosting game to the next level with this homemade artichoke dip — a warm, creamy dip loaded with tender artichoke hearts. This easy-to-make appetizer is tangy, cheesy, and all-around delicious!
The best part is that it only takes half an hour and 8 simple ingredients to get this dip table-ready for your guests to dig in. Serve warm with sliced baguette, crunchy veggies, or your favorite crackers for dipping! You’ll love making this delicious dip as much as your guests will love eating it.
Why You'll Love this Creamy Artichoke Dip
- Requires less than 10 minutes of prep. Seriously, under ten minutes! All you have to do is combine the ingredients and pop them in the oven and bake this gooey, delicious artichoke dip.
- Better than store-bought. You’ll never buy pre-made artichoke dip again once you see how easy it is to make it homemade. Plus, you can control the ingredients (no artificial flavors and filler ingredients here!) and tweak the flavor to your preferences.
- Perfect for parties. Whether you’re having a casual get-together for the Super Bowl or hosting extended family for the holidays, this creamy artichoke dip will satisfy snacky crowds.
Ingredient Notes
To make this easy and creamy Artichoke Dip, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- artichoke hearts - artichoke hearts from a can or jar will work best in this recipe, and will save you the headache of cooking the artichokes yourself from scratch — although you totally could if you wanted to.
- cream cheese - you can swap the cream cheese in this recipe for mascarpone cheese or a blended cottage cheese if needed.
- sour cream - plain greek yogurt will also work in place of sour cream.
- mayonnaise - use your favorite kind, whether homemade or store bought.
- garlic - fresh garlic is always best for flavor, but you can sub one teaspoon of minced garlic or garlic paste in place of each clove in the recipe.
- lemon juice - freshly-squeezed lemon juice is ideal, but you can also use lemon juice concentrate or an equal measure of white wine vinegar instead.
- parmesan cheese - if necessary, you can swap the parmesan for asiago, parmesan-style vegan cheese, or nutritional yeast instead.
- black pepper
You will also need measuring cups and spoons and a mixing bowl.
How to Make the Best Creamy Artichoke Dip
- Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined. Add artichokes and mix until well incorporated. Make sure you have drained the artichokes well beforehand.
- Bake. Spoon the mixture evenly into a small round 1-quart baking dish. Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 20 minutes until bubbly and heated through. Serve immediately with baguette slices, crackers, veggies, or chips.
Recipe Variations
- Add spinach. Turn this recipe into a creamy artichoke and spinach dip by adding in ½ cup of frozen spinach that has been thawed, well drained, and chopped.
- Spice it up. Spice up this dip with some red pepper powder or cayenne powder. Adjust the amount to your liking.
- Make it cheesier. Add a layer of shredded cheese on top before baking to add another layer of melty and gooey cheese on top.
How to Serve
Serve Artichoke Dip with a side of your favorite dipping items including:
- baguette slices - this rich, heavy dip needs something a little more substantial. Any sturdy sliced bread or toast should work.
- crackers
- veggies
- chips
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Assemble it in a storage container. Make cleanup even easier on yourself by assembling the dip in a baking dish you can easily store, either by covering it in plastic cling wrap or popping on a compatible lid.
- Offer artichoke leaves for dipping. If you’re a big fan of artichoke, you can double down on the artichoke flavor by serving the dip with steamed artichoke leaves that you can dip and discard.
- Make sure to set a timer. This recipe is incredibly easy, but there is potential for things to go wrong. Make sure you set your oven timer so you don’t overcook the dip, which would make it greasier and harder to eat — and you can end up burning the top.
- Use leftovers creatively. You can use leftovers to create something new like this delicious Spinach Artichoke Pasta but an artichoke only version using this dip.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
How to Store
Cover any leftover artichoke dip tightly with plastic cling wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
How to Reheat
Reheat in a 300F preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until hot, or reheat in the microwave.
How to Freeze
Once the dip has completely cooled, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
More Dip Recipes
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- Pizza Dip
- Baked Ricotta
- Queso Mexican Cheese Dip
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Creamy Artichoke Dip
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Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Yield: 6-8 servings
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Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Take your hosting game to the next level with this homemade artichoke dip — a warm, creamy dip loaded with tender artichoke hearts. This easy-to-make appetizer is tangy, cheesy, and all-around delicious!
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, well drained and finely chopped
For serving:
- baguette slices
- crackers
- veggies
- chips
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
- Add artichokes and mix until well incorporated. Make sure you have drained the artichokes well beforehand.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into a small round 1-quart baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and heated through. Serve immediately with baguette slices, crackers, veggies, or chips.
Notes
How to store: Cover any leftover artichoke dip tightly with plastic cling wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
How to reheat: Reheat in a 300F preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until hot, or reheat in the microwave.
How to freeze: Once the dip has completely cooled, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: artichoke dip, cheese dip with artichokes
