This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- add review
- #23267
A great take on traditional spinach-artichoke dips without using any soup mixes. The fresh spinach adds more flavor than using the frozen kind, but you can use frozen in a pinch. The mixture will cook down considerably so don't worry if the crock pot seems too full. A 1 1/2 to 2 quart sized crock pot is ideal for this recipe.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
18 reviews
ingredients
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (14 ounce size) artichokes, drained and finely chopped
1 package (10 ounce size) rinsed fresh spinach leaves, stems removed and finely chopped
Tostada or tortilla chips
directions
Combine the mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
Mix in the garlic, pepper, artichokes, and spinach until everything is distributed.
Spoon the mixture into a small slow cooker (3 1/2 quart size or smaller). The mixture will cook down so don't worry if it's very full at first.
Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 2 hours or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
Stir the spinach artichoke dip well before serving and serve with tostada or tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.nutrition data
187 calories, 14 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
see more crockpot appetizer recipes
reviews & comments
December 25, 2017
Came out tasting like a cream cheese spread-- which isn't a bad thing, but wasn't what we were looking for at all! I doubled the mozzarella cheese, and substituted in a full cup of the dried Parmesan that you use on spaghetti because I'd used up all my fresh stuff, then added a tablespoon of garlic because it's hard to go wrong with garlic. BOOM! That was the taste we'd been looking for; if I were doing it again, I'd probably halve the cream cheese and maybe add some Italian seasoning instead of pepper, play up the cream cheese spread angle while still tasting like hot artichoke spinach dip.
October 8, 2016
I love making this for parties because everyone always loves it and it's so easy to make and then just serve from the crock pot. I usually make 2 batches because it goes so fast!
July 31, 2014
This was GREAT! Everyone loved it and commented on how delicious it was! I did use frozen spinach, but I squeezed all the water out because I didn't want it too "soupy". I ended up adding some water back in while it was warming because it wasn't melting, and it wasn't gooey/mixing well. But I could have probably just have thrown the spinach in without draining it first...Oh well! Worked out great! Very delicious! Definitely recommend this recipe!
July 24, 2014
This dip tastes great. It said to serve with tortilla chips, but pita chips worked good too.
June 28, 2014
This is a wonderful spinach dip that is quick and easy to make.
January 1, 2014
Turned out perfect! I doubled the batch, but did not double the artichoke hearts or the spinach. For the artichoke and spinach, I ran them through my Cuisinart so they were finely chopped. It tasted delicious!
December 8, 2013
This is my favorite dip. Super simple in the crock pot too.
October 30, 2013
I could make a meal out this dip! Yum!
July 3, 2013
I doubled this also and it was incredible! Everyone gobbled it up immediately. Definitely finely chop the artichokes. I was kinda in a hurry and didn't get them very fine so the larger chunks were hard to scoop. I had only made spinach dip with frozen spinach before so I was curious how the fresh would turn out and it was great (and nice to use fresh ingredients!)
January 2, 2013
We made this for New Year's Eve. It worked PERFECTLY. We used the suggested items, except my friend purchased a bag of frozen spinach and it worked JUST AS PERFECT. I finished the 1/2 cup that was left over tonight!!! I will be making this AGAIN and AGAIN!
November 28, 2011
Absolutely Delicious!! First time making this & I was nervous because I had a large party & was needing to make something so I researched same day & read some of the reviews and decided to give it a try... I am so thankful I did!! I did it for a party of 9 and it was gone in two seconds!! My husband loved it!! I doubled all the ingredients except for the spinach & artichoke as did some of the other reviewers and it made more and tasted delicious I also doubled on garlic because we all love garlic! I really recommend this it was delicious thank you!
January 21, 2011
This is an outstanding version of the classic dip. I doubled the garlic. It was the hit of the party! Delicious.
December 7, 2010
I doubled the recipe and served it with garlic parmesan panetini for a Christmas party... talk about DELICIOUS! The best part was; itââ¬â¢s so EASY! Just throw all the ingredients together and keep warm in the crock pot. Thank you!
November 9, 2010
AWEOSME! Restaurant quality results... I doubled everything but the spinich and artichokes, 1 pkg was plenty! Highly recommend!!
January 20, 2010
This is sooo easy and soooo yummy! A huge hit at all the parties I have brought it to!
December 17, 2009
This really is the ideal Spinach & Artichoke dip. Very easy to prepare.
September 23, 2009
I love this dip! I even got my husband to eat it and he hate spinach and artichokes! I'm planning on making it for the next get together!
January 11, 2009
Amazing!!! It was the biggest hit of the party! I doubled the recipe because the party was huge. Loved it! Thanks!