Impressive Hot Artichoke Dip

By Danielle Nieman

This Hot Artichoke Dip is OMG delicious! This recipe is easy and will impress most EVERYONE.

This post will teach you how to make the BEST Hot Artichoke Dip.

This Hot Artichoke Dip recipe is the spread your guests will OBSESS over. Not only is it one of the easiest appetizers to make, but it’s also layered with many flavors, from different Italian cheeses to subtle notes of spice and, of course, the chopped artichokes.

It’s baked to bubbly golden brown perfection (the cheese topping), and you can also serve it with crackers, bread slices, or tortilla chips, which is my favorite.

I baked this cheesy hot appetizer in a baking dish, but if you’re throwing a party, you could keep it warm in a crockpot for several hours. And FYI, just omit the red pepper flakes if you’re not a fan of spice.

Check out the step-by-step recipe below for this impressive dip. Once you’ve gathered the simple ingredients, it’s easy to throw together!

Impressive Hot Artichoke Dip

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 8-ounce Cream Cheese Brick (softened).

• 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

• 1 Can of Quartered Artichoke Hearts, approximately 14 ounces.

• 1 Cup of an Italian Style Cheese Blend, finely shredded.

• 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded.

• 1 Garlic Clove, minced.

• 1/2 Tablespoon, Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment Needed:

• Oven

• 9 x 6 Baking Dish

• Good Knife (for chopping the artichoke hearts)

• Non-Stick Cooking Spray

• Measuring Cups and Spoons

• Mixing Bowl

• Stand or Hand Mixer (is best for combining the cream cheese and mayonnaise)

• Spatula

How To Make Impressive Hot Artichoke Dip, Step-By-Step

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. I sprayed my baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside for now.

Step 2: Combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise using a stand or hand mixer.

Step 3: Next, mix in the red pepper flakes, minced garlic clove, and 1 cup of Italian-style cheese with the cream cheese and mayo.

Step 4: Drain the can of artichoke hearts. Use a good knife to chop the artichoke hearts.

Step 5: Gently combine the chopped artichoke hearts into the dip with a spatula.

Step 6: Add the dip to the baking dish.

Step 7: Top the dip with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8: Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese looks bubbly and golden.

*Serve Immediately with Tortilla Chips, Crackers, or Toasted Bread. The thin and crispy restaurant-style tortilla chips below are sooo delicious!

FAQs

Why Is This The Best Recipe Compared To Other Hot Artichoke Dips?

This is the BEST because, compared to other recipes, it contains less mayonnaise, a blend of Italian-style cheeses instead of only parmesan, and the subtle kick of spice from the red pepper flakes is a tasty contrast.

Should I Use Philadelphia Cream Cheese For This Dip?

While Philadelphia cream cheese has been voted the best by consumers, you don’t have to purchase it for this recipe. I used an off-brand, and the dip was perfectly delicious!

Final Thoughts On This Impressive Hot Artichoke Dip

This Hot Artichoke Dip will be the life of the party, and it won’t last long with guests because it’s that delicious! I LOVE serving this dip with restaurant-style tortilla chips (they are extra thin and crispy) because the salty chip complements this cheesy dip wonderfully.

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