Description
This Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is a rich, creamy, and flavorful appetizer that’s effortlessly made in a crockpot. Packed with fresh spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and a blend of cheeses, this warm dip is perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, served alongside your favorite dippers.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 (13-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, chopped and drained
- 1 (8-ounce) brick low-fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup finely-chopped white or red onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a small slow-cooker and toss briefly to combine them evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or on high for 1 hour, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is hot throughout.
- Stir and Season: Stir the dip until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm, accompanied by your choice of dippers like crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- This recipe is simple to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time, making it ideal for entertaining.
- Light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt helps keep the dip creamy with less fat.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, if needed.
- Make sure to drain the artichoke hearts well to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- This dip pairs well with sliced baguette, tortilla chips, pita bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1/3 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
