Baked Artichoke Cream Cheese (Print Version)

Creamy blend of artichoke hearts and cheese baked warm and golden, ideal for gatherings and snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F and prepare a small baking dish with approximately 1 to 1.5 quarts capacity.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
03 - Fold in the Parmesan, mozzarella, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, optional red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley until fully integrated.
04 - Evenly spread the blend into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is heated throughout and the top turns golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.
07 - Present the dip warm alongside crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes
  • Crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan)
  • Baked artichoke dip is naturally gluten-free if served with gluten-free dippers
03 -
  • Soften cream cheese for easy mixing and smooth texture
  • Bake until edges are golden for best flavor and presentation
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