Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Stop! If you're looking for a flavorful dip, don't choose this one. I took it to a family gathering and everyone said it was bland -- missing something. I looked at the recipe again and should have known. It has no salt, worcestire, garlic or anything really flavorful. If you do make this one, add some spices. I felt like I wasted a whole batch of dip.

This dip is a hit at every party. To keep it soft and easy to dip for large parties, I dont bake it, but instead mix it up and put it in a crockpot set on warm with chips on the side. This dip is better than what most restaurants serve. Thanks for the great recipe!!

This is absolutely the best recipe for artichoke dip I have ever tried. It is always a huge hit at parties, and everyone asks for the recipe! I have found that the flavors blend better if mixed the night before and refrigerated until ready to spread into a baking dish and heated.

I used this recipe on several occasions throughout the holiday season with great success. I incorporated some of the comments from other reviewers and used mexican shredded cheese substituted 1/2 reduced fat sour cream for 1/2 the mayo. I also made the recipe ahead of time,divided the recipe in half and froze it for later use. Of course you do need to allow more time for cooking but it was great to have on hand.

This was the best spinach and artichoke dip i've ever eaten. Its even better than the ones cooked at a local restaurant and I didn't think anyone could have a recipe better than theirs!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!! It lasts forever and you can freeze it and defrost it, then you can heat it up and its as good as when it was first cooked!

I made this as an appetizer for my parents they loved it! I even added a little crabmeat to the top when I baked it. It was fabulous. How dare they charge so much in a restaurant when you order from their menu!

Wow! I come from a family of fabulous cooks (I'm trying to get there myself!). I made this recipe for one of our gatherings and everybody was asking for the recipe! Since I can't stand mayonaise, I used 1/2 a cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of mayo and added another half can of artichokes. Delicious!

By far the best Spinach & Artichoke Dip I've ever made! I've made it over and over and it absolutely disappears at parties as everyone wolfs it down. Everyone loves it and asks for the recipe. My brother even likes it and he normally can't stand anything with mayonnaise. Great to serve with tortilla chips or sliced baguette.

I didn't like the mayo.

Excellent! I had never made a artichoke dip before, but a friend asked me to make one for a party, and it was devoured. I took other people's tips and I went 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayo, and I added a bunch of garlic. I also used marinated, already chopped, artichoke hearts, which actually made throwing this together a breeze. I will definietly use this one again!!

This is THE ONE Spinach Artichoke dip recipe. Be sure to thoroughly drain the spinach, wrap with paper towels then newspaper and press to extract the liquid. Excellent.

Wow was this good! We went to a friends house for a party and she served this and then I had her e-mail me the recipe. She did the 1/2 mayo 1/2 sourcream also. I did change a few things myself... I used 2 cups italian seasoned cheese (seasoned with pesto and garlic) and instead of the mont. jack cheese I used Asiago and then did the Parm. cheese on the top. The Asiago just gives it a little extra kick. Also I put extra artichokes in and leave them a little more on the chunky side. This is a new staple in our home for a quick hot snack : ) Thanks!!!

Excellent recipe and very easy. My suggestion is to add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and instead of Monteray cheese use pepper jack. It adds a little kick and your guests will love it. A big hit!

Not really good when a little cold. Do not recommend for tailgating.

I made this 5 minutes before my guests arrived for a party. It came out delicious. I served half of it in a pumpernickel bread bowl and the other half with lime-flavored tortilla chips. It was a hit!

This is great dip. I made some small changes as suggested by previous reviewers. I only used 1/2 cup of mayo and added 1/2 cup of sour cream. I also added 3-4 cloves of crushed garlic (we are garlic lovers)! It is always a hit!

I don't have a food processor so I just dumped the drained artichoke hearts in a bowl and mushed them into smaller pieces with my fingers. I used the creamed spinach and didn't drain it so I cut down on the mayo. An italian mix of cheeses instead of just parmesan gives it more flavor. I also added some garlic powder and dried minced onions. I had planned on taking this to work tomorrow for a Christmas potluck but there may not be any left! Great recipe!

So so good! I added sundried tomatoes to mine. I found some at the grocery store that were in a jar. They were in olive oil with some kind of seasoning. I chopped them up and added them. Phenomonal! I also added a bit of garlic. If you'd like a more creamy dip, use less cheese.

This dip is FANTASTIC! I added a bit more cheese than the recipe called for and I also ran out of room in the oven so i made it in a crock pot! It worked great!

ok as a rule those of you stating it was bland. if u see a recipe that has no seasonings..umm add them. whatever you like. I added pepper, a touch of salt and garlic..lots of garlic. it was outstanding!

If you don't mind the extra pounds this will add it is wonderful. My husband and I thought we found a gold mine. It was great hot or cold.

Very Good! Made this for a party New Years Eve. I used a 16oz bag of spinach and added about a 1/2 C more of everything else. Rather than Monterey Jack cheese I used a mexi-blend. I also used light mayo. Yum Yum YUM!

weird mayo taste

Good recipe. However, it was much better when I cut back on the mayo and substitued a 4-blend pizza cheese package for just plain parmesan.

This dip was great!!! Better than the resturant versions I've had. I put in Pepper Jack instead of Monteray. I also added green onions. It was just wonderful. Thank you soooo much for this recipe!!!!

5 stars!! I have been searching for a great arichoke dip and this is definately the winner!

Thanks for sharing a great recipe. What a hit - everyone wanted the recipe.

This dip is so easy to make, I even put it in the microwave for about 5-7 minutes instead of baking it. Also put a little paprika on the top, great recipe!

This is SO good! I took a couple of reviewers suggestions and substituted 1/2 of the mayo with sour cream. I used a (9oz) bag of fresh baby spinach in place of the frozen. And I also used an Italian blend of cheeses and added 3 cloves of roasted garlic. I also made this in my crockpot, which was perfect because the dip stayed hot the whole time. My guests *raved* about this dish and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks for the great recipe!

My college-age son asked me to make him a spinach-artichoke dip, so I tried this one, as I'd never had or made any before. He raved over it, so I'll be making it for whenever he can come home from school. I used marinated artichoke hearts (2 jars of them), and used 1/2 cup of mayo and 1/2 cup of sour cream. It was great w/ tortilla chips, reheated beautifully in the microwave. Thanks for sharing the great recipe!

I changed it a bit. I added some more spices like onion and a little garlic. I also added some worcestershire sauce. I didn't have monterey jack so I used provolone cheese.

i have had a lot of diferent dips and I love this one b/c i don't like spinach cooked but you really can't taste it since there is so much cheese.

This dip is incredible. I refuse to eat Spinach and Artichoke dip and restaraunts anymore, because it doesn't compare. I made this for the first time on Thanksgiving, and everyone loved it. My boyfriends makes requests for it all the time. If you serve this with warm sliced French Bread, it's off the hook!!!!

What a winner! This dip is incredible and addictive. I substituted 1 cup of the Monterey cheese w/ a cup of Pepper Jack and it gives it a wonderful kick! No need to grease the baking dish as the cheese will not stick. This one is a definite keeper. I make it for our family all of the time and will continue for years to come!!

This dip had good reviews at my BBQ, however next time I make it I will alter it a bit. I would add an additional can on artichoke to balance out the cheese.

This recipe is DELICIOUS and so easy! I have made it many times and always get rave reviews!! My husband, who hates artichokes and spinach, finally tried it and LOVED IT! I use low fat mayo and add one clove of minced garlic! Try this recipe, you will not be disappointed!

Very easy, but the mayo was overpowering. Added sour cream and garlic the 2nd time and was good.

I pre-made this a night before, I intended to add some seasonings but forgot. After I baked it I tried it and decided to add a little garlic and onion seasonings. Much better with than without. Very yummy.

I have been making this recipe for years and everyone loves it. I even get special requests for this.

GREAT!!! Fatty but oh so YUMMY! I also spread this onto a bobboli crust and bake it for an appetizer.

What a terr ific recipe!! We substituted a Mexican cheese mixture instead of the plain Monterey Jack and it didn't melt as well as the Monterey Jack probably does, but it was still delicious! We put it in a hollowed out bread round and used the bread from the round to "dip" the dip. Everyone in the family loved it!! It is extremely easy to make and very tasty. Better than the Spinach Artichoke dips you find in restaurants.

I always make this dip for parties and get-togethers that's how much we love it! If you love garlic as much as I do, add 4 minced cloves of garlic.

I only gave it 4 stars as is... after a few additions, its a 5 star! Add 1tsp worcestershire sauce, 1tsp lemon juice, and a clove of minced garlic (2 if you love it)- fresh is best. I do more parm than monterey and mix in all cheeses- I threw in a chopped tomato too for color. FABULOUS!

Great recipe. To get the richest flavor, I had 8 strips of fried and crumbled bacon. I found the cheese to be way to much. Using slightly less than 1 cup is what I have settled on. I have never served this and had leftovers. It is incredibly easy and you will get nothing but rave reviews.

This dip is delicious and a huge hit at parties. I substituted pepper jack cheese for the monteray jack to add a bit of spice. I served it in a hollowed out sourdough round with warm pita bread brushed with olive oil. Very yummy!

I always keep these ingredients on hand to make this yummy dip when friends stop by. I only use one cup cheese because I like the texture better. I also bake longer about 30 minutes, it just didn't seem done after 15 minutes.

YUM! was super leery of using just mayo so I added a 1/3 of a block of cream cheese and also a crushed garlic clove. SO good! Don't think it would have needed the cream cheese, but it's still good :-) may add some crushed red pepper flakes next time (or to the tub that went into the freezer) for a little kick.

I was expecting great things due to the rating, but unfortunately this lacked flavor and overall I was unimpressed.

This wasn't as good as some I have had but it went fast at the party I brought it to. I used my food processor to chop the artichokes and spinach and that worked well. I did the half sour cream/half mayo combo as well.

I spread this dip onto baguette slices and put them under the broiler til they bubbled. It's the best appetizer I've found in years!

2 stars because it was easy, but this dip has no flavor at all. I don't think that anyone ate it- I ended up dumping all of it. I think that there were too many artichokes in it, not enough mayo. Maybe it would work by doubling the mayonnaise and adding a bunch of seasonings, but for me, it was really missing something.

As other reviewers suggested, i decreased the 1 cup of mayo and used 1/2 c mayo and 1/2 c sour cream. Also added 1 clove minced garlic. Very tasty!

FANTASTIC!!! I used half mayo and half sour cream because I'm not a big mayonnaise fan and it was wonderful!

This is great! My husband and I tried it for ourselves, but we are now planning parties, just so we have a reason to make this four our friends.

This recipe made my party a success!

I went to my personal recipe list, looking to upload recipes to share, and came across this one from Simmig. So much for uploading my own, but clearly the BEST version around. I won't even eat S&A dip in restaurants anymore, because I'm always disappointed!

I make this recipe all the time - I'm always asked for the recipe at parites. It's super easy too! My only suggestion is to add a couple cloves of chopped garlic. YUM.

I really liked this. Followed a lot of the modifications submitted by fellow reviewers and all my guests just ate this up!

This is the best spinach artichoke dip recipe that I have found. I altered it a little, using 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup sour cream and adding 2 cloves of garlic minced. Delicious! I made it for a party and keep getting asked for the recipe. It's a keeper!

Very good! I forgot the mayonaise and it was still very delicious. Especially for artichoke lovers.

This is excellent! Big hit! Easy Easy Easy--really no time at all! We served with slices of french bread-yumm! Enjoy!

I love this recipe! I've made it many times and it is so easy and well-received. At Christmas I accidentally used pepper-jack cheese instead of monterey jack and my family LOVED it! It gave it a nice kick and made it really stand out from other versions.

Fantastic served warm. Even reheats well.

This dip just disappears! It is tastes fantastic and is very easy to make. Everyone will be asking for the recipe!

This is great.....I added habenero and pepper jack cheese for an added kick!!

This dip is AWESOME! Everyone loved it!

One of the best "dip or spread" recipes I have tried in many years.

great dip enjoyed by all

Changes: I only had 1/2 cup of mayo so I used a package of cream cheese also. I used a bag of salad spinach instead of frozen. I also added a little salt & pepper as well as garlic salt. Its pretty delicious. I'm going to end up eating it all by myself!

This dip recipe outdoes some of the best eateries around here!

Yum! This dip was great! Everyone at the BBQ loved it. The spinach seemed a little overpowering of the artichokes, so next time, I will try adding 2 cans of artichoke hearts! YUM!

Wow! We love garlic so we added some to the recipe and I can't believe how good this came out. I will make this again.

I did not like the mayonnaise base

i made this with two cans of artichoke hearts instead of the one, because i love them so much! and this dip is wonderful, easy, yummy, and a crowd pleaser for sure!!!!

This was really good! I made this for us to eat at home but can't wait to try it out at the next party!

This was awesome! I also substituted with pepperjack cheese,everyone loved it.

Easiest recipe takes 5 minutes to stir in the ingredients and pop in the oven!

Everyone loves this. I use pepper jack cheese for extra flavor and serve it with tortilla chips. I also use salsa as an accompaniment to this dip -- the two flavors together are great!

I made this for New Years Eve it was a hit! I doubled the recepie for 12. I added about 4 cloves of minced garlic, and use only one jar of parmesean cheese. Came out so good none of us could keep our hand off of it. Absolutelyrecommend this! Great and yummy yummy!!! Will make again for sure!!

Wonderful. Very easy and every bit as good as the dip we love at the Claddagh Irish Pub. I serve with Triscuits because I think it needs the salty taste. Bread was just a little too bland.

I added some onion powder, garlic, and pepper to this recipe. It turned out very good. Yummy!

Our 15 year old daughter made this for guests on Christmas day. For the 1 cup mayo, she substituted 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup cream cheese. She added about 1/2 a package of cooked bacon, & salt, fresh pepper, garlic & onion powder. The four stars is for easy prep, ingredients that we usually have on hand. However, her additions made this a keeper recipe. You might consider this a starter recipe that you use can add and enhance as desired.

In my little New York City apartment, this was an easy first recipe to make for friends while we stayed in a rented a movie. WAY better than popcorn.

Like everyone else I put my own spin on this and it turned out great. I substituted 1/2 cup low-fat mayo, 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream for the 1 cup of mayo. I also used pepper jack instead of monterey jack. And I added 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried, minced onion. Great for parties! Enjoy!

This recipe is a keeper. I didn't have any artichokes,so defrosted a handful of shrimp and minced them. I also did the 1/2 sour cream, 1/2 mayo and added garlic with a drizzle of lemon.This dip never lasts that long in my house. Even my 9 year old loves it and he would never eat spinach or shrimp.

What a great recipe! Sooo addictive! Made this for a bridal shower and noone could stop eating it! However, I did change a couple of things from the original recipe. Per suggestion of a few other comments, I used half sour cream- but instead of mayo for the other half- i chose to use Miracle Whip. I like the flavor it adds better than mayo.

it was awesome! I upped the spinach amount to a 16oz bag because I love spinach more than cheese and it was wonderful :)

I make this every year for Thanksgiving. Everyone who taste this wants the recipe. I do my own modifications, I add two cloves of crushed garlic, s&p, and place mine in the crockpot. That way it stays warm, when you bake this it is sooooo good for the first 15 minutes, but then becomes cold, hince the reason I use the crockpot. Yummmmy :)

I should never have made this because now I am forced to make it for all our functions! It is such a hit! Thank You! I guess! he he! Debra

I love this dip, and have shared the recipe with several of my friends. It is easy, and I get compliments whenever I make it.

This is very good. I used pepperjack cheese, 1/2 mayo, 1/2 sour cream.

this tasted wonderful! i used half a cup of mayo & a half a cup of cream cheese, also. AND i used an 8 oz jar of marinated artichokes. VERY tastey!! especially with the triscuits!

I used this recipe at a potluck and it was a hit. It was completely gone by the end of the night and everyone was asking me for the recipe! Claudia

I've made this recipe a bunch of times now and it always gets rave reviews. I use marinated artichoke hearts. Much better flavor!! I sub half the mayo for sour cream, add a tsp or two of chopped garlic, and I usually use a mix of monterey and colby. I also mix in a little bit of the juice from the marinated artichoke hearts. This recipe is really easy to make and really yummy!!

I made it for my mom and sis. NOT good! Threw it out.

This dip is fabulous. I made it for Christmas Day this year, and I do believe I could have made nothing else. Everyone loved it. Patty

This is one the first recipes that I could actually make by myself,it is so easy. I took it to a party and everyone loved it. This dip goes wonderfully with Triscuit Thin Crisp Crackers in Onion and Chive flavor.

SOOOOO good! I put extra cheese on the top ;)

I was a little worried about this recipe because of another reviewer; but it was a huge hit! The other women in my family are excellent cooks so I'm always intimidated. I'm so grateful to those of you who make comments. I made the dip the day before, as suggested, and the favor was wonderful. The original recipe says that it serves six but this easily served 12 as an appetizer.