Description
Craving a warm cheesy appetizer everyone gathers around? Paula Deen’s Artichoke Dip is a creamy baked dip made with tangy artichoke hearts, rich cream cheese, savory Parmesan, and melty mozzarella. This easy recipe is perfect for parties, game nights, holiday gatherings, or simple comfort food snacks. With minimal prep and bold flavor, it is one of the best appetizer food ideas to serve with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
2 cups artichoke hearts drained and chopped
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cloves garlic minced
2 green onions chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish
2. In a large bowl mix softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth
3. Add chopped artichokes minced garlic green onions Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella
4. Season with salt and black pepper and mix until evenly combined
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish
6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the top
7. Bake for about 25 minutes until hot bubbly and lightly golden
8. Let the dip cool slightly before serving with crackers bread or vegetables
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing so the dip blends smoothly
Drain the artichokes very well to avoid excess moisture in the dip
Broil the dip for one to two minutes at the end for a golden bubbly top
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg