Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: Creamy and delicious, crockpot spinach artichoke dip is so easy to make, great with a variety of dippers, and always a hit at parties. It can be baked in the oven if you prefer.
How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 1 hour in the slow cooker
Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, 2 or 3 qt. slow cooker
Servings: makes 5 cups
A Popular Appetizer
With three kinds of cheese all melted together in a gooey, cheesy dip, this spinach artichoke dip is sure to please. Perfect with almost any kind of dipper, it’s a great appetizer recipe that’s easy to make. Fix and forget it until you’re ready to party.
Who would think that lowly spinach would be included in so many appetizer recipes?! Good old spinach balls always seem to disappear quickly. Easy spinach artichoke phyllo bites are a hit, and stovetop spinach dip with sun-dried tomatoes is yummy (I love the sun-dried tomatoes in that one, they add so much flavor). This healthier spinach dip is a slimmed down version of classic spinach dip.
Whew, that’s a lot of spinach! Popeye would be proud.
About this Spinach Artichoke Dip
You can make it ahead. You’ll love that this crockpot spinach dip can be prepared one to two hours ahead and then you can just totally ignore it while it slowly cooks to perfection. When you’re ready, your dip will be ready, with no last minute scurrying around. That’s my idea of a perfect party appetizer.
Lots of choices for dippers.Pretty much anything goes as a dipper: tortilla chips, crackers, mini naan, pita chips, pita wedges, crostini, pretzels, you name it. Everything tastes great with warm cheesy spinach artichoke dip, don’t you think? Looking for gluten-free options? Try cut up veggies like carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
So easy to make! Simply put all the ingredients listed below into your slow cooker and let it do its magic.
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Spinach: Make sure to thaw it and press all the liquid out so your dip isn’t watery.
- Artichoke Hearts: Look for a can or jar of artichoke hearts that is not marinated. You’ll want to drain these and roughly chop them.
- Onion and Garlic: These both add so much flavor!
- Sour Cream, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Cream Cheese: Is it any wonder this dip is so delicious?
- Milk: You’ll also need a little bit of milk to make this perfectly dippable.
Using Fresh Spinach
If you prefer to use fresh spinach rather than frozen spinach, that’ll work too. I recommend chopping fresh spinach (about 1 ½ lbs.), sautéing it for a couple of minutes, and draining the liquid out after cooking. Otherwise your dip may be watery.
Recipe Variations
- Bake the dip in your oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the dip mixture in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until dip is heated through and lightly browned on top.
- For a smoky cheese dip, use your smoker. Preheat the smoker to 350°F. Spread the dip mixture in a cast iron skillet and smoke for 25 to 30 minutes or until dip is heated through.
- For smoky flavor without a smoker: Substitute smoked Gouda for the mozzarella cheese.
This dip is best served right away. Keep the slow cooker on warm while serving and when you’re done, either throw out the leftovers or immediately place them in the fridge in a new container. It will keep for a couple of days. Reheat gently in a small skillet. You may need to add a bit of milk if it gets too thick.
Dips can be the life of the party. Good conversations always begin around the dip bowl. Here are a more (non-spinach) recipes you’ll want to try!
More Dip Recipes
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out (see note)
- 1 jar (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped (canned artichoke hearts are fine, too)
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sour cream (full fat is best)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (full-fat is best)
- tortilla chips, crackers, mini naan, crostini, or bread
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients, except cream cheese, until combined. Fold in cream cheese cubes.1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out, 1 jar (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped, ½ cup finely diced yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Spoon mixture into a small-sized slow cooker, 2 or 3 quart.
- Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, or on high for 1 hour, or until cheese is melted.
- Stir well and serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, mini naan, crostini, or bread. Makes about 5 cups.
Notes
- Nutrition information is for dip only and does not include chips or crackers.
- Spinach: If you prefer to use fresh spinach, substitute a large bunch of spinach (about 1 ½ pounds). Sauté until wilted. Press out excess liquid.
- Baking directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the dip mixture in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until dip is heated through and lightly browned on top.
- For a smoky cheese dip, use your smoker. Preheat the smoker to 350°F. Spread the dip mixture in a cast iron skillet and smoke for 25 to 30 minutes or until dip is heated through. Another option is to substitute smoked Gouda for the mozzarella cheese, if you like a smoky flavor.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! I used to make your stovetop spinach and sun-dried tomato dip (which you reference here as well) but can no longer find it. When I click on the link you referenced here it takes me back to this same page. Could you please point me in the right direction as I purchased all the ingredients necessary to make it (based on what my memory allowed)? Thank you!
So sorry for this frustration! I sent you an email. :)
I have not made this yet. I have a question. In the tools list is a 6qt slow cooker, but in the instructions it says 2 to 3 qt slow cooker. I did not change the default cups am I missing something? Thank you, the recipe sounds scrumptious.
Hi Grace! Good catch – this recipe works best in a smaller slow cooker but will work in the larger as well.
I made this yesterday and it was a huge hit! Even my fiancee, who claimed not to like spinach artichoke dip loved it. Thank you!
Wow, that’s great! I’m so glad it was a hit. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.