Description

Warm, creamy, and baked until the edges bubble, this artichoke dip blends Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, and lemon into a smooth-meets-chunky texture that keeps everyone hovering with a chip in hand. It’s your pre-dinner appetizer, your halftime favorite, and the kind of dip that makes guests ask for the recipe before the dish even cools.

Ingredients

1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

3-4 garlic cloves, minced

1 jalapeño, finely minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise (if using), garlic, jalapeño, lemon juice or zest, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Add half of the chopped artichoke hearts to the processor and pulse 4–6 times, until slightly broken down but not pureed.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the remaining chopped artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
Spread the mixture into a baking dish.
Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until hot and bubbling around the edges.
If desired, broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden top.

Notes

Softening the cream cheese before blending keeps the base velvety instead of clumpy.

Only pulsing half of the artichokes and folding the rest in by hand gives you that perfect creamy-meets-chunky texture.

A little extra squeeze of lemon just before serving wakes up all the flavors, especially if the dip sat for a bit before baking.

Optional add-ins like chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, or sliced green onions can be folded into the bowl after the processor step and before you spread the dip into the baking dish, so they stay visible and keep their color and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 - 35 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American