Description
This creamy and savory Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. It combines crispy bacon, tender artichoke hearts, nutritious spinach, and a blend of cheeses for a rich and flavorful dip that is baked to bubbly perfection and optionally broiled for a golden cheesy top.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 12 ounce package bacon, cooked until crispy then small diced
Vegetables
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out really well
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups shredded gouda cheese (divided use)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Condiments and Spices
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine diced cooked bacon, chopped artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed spinach, softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded gouda, sour cream, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix well using an electric hand mixer until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded gouda cheese over the top.
- Bake the Dip: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
- Broil for a Golden Top: If desired, switch the oven to broil on high and broil the dip for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese turns golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
- Set aside some cooked diced bacon to sprinkle on top of the dip before serving for added texture and flavor.
- Ensure to squeeze the frozen spinach well to avoid excess moisture in the dip making it watery.
- You can substitute gouda cheese with mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a milder flavor.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest texture.
- Broil carefully as cheese can burn quickly; do not leave unattended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
