Easy Crockpot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe
One of my favorite appetizers or dips of all time is spinach and artichoke dip. Actually I just adore the spinach + artichoke combination of any kind! I have a Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe as well as an older but very Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip, a comfort food Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Chicken Pasta plus a lighter Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Salad. Yes, I do love just about anything spinach and artichoke! But I did not have a slow cooker recipe for spinach artichoke dip until this one. I don’t know what I was waiting for because this is the easiest spinach artichoke dip I’ve ever made! Literally you add all the ingredients to your slow cooker, wait, stir, and serve! It doesn’t get any easier! Or any creamier. That’s right, this is a super rich and creamy spinach and artichoke dip thanks to cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. And it’s perfectly cheesy thanks to both gooey mozzarella and sharp Parmesan for a nice pop of flavor amidst chunks of artichokes and fresh spinach. Whether you want to serve this easy dip recipe at your holiday parties, Christmas get-togethers, for game day parties from Super Bowl to the Final Four, this is a crowd pleaser. Because it’s made in a Crockpot it stays warm and you can have this sitting out and people can help themselves to a helping of nice warm dip, and I promise, they will do just that! Served with corn tortilla chips, French bread, or your favorite dippers, you won’t have to worry about having leftovers.
Ingredients in Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip
To make this Crockpot spinach and artichoke dip, you’ll need the following easy-to-find fridge and pantry ingredients including:
Spinach Artichoke hearts Cream cheese Sour cream (full fat Greek yogurt may be substituted) Mayonnaise Shredded mozzarella cheese Shredded Parmesan cheese Garlic Salt Black pepper
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Spinach Artichoke Dip in a Crockpot
I’m all about easy appetizers and it truly does not get any easier than this Crockpot artichoke spinach dip! This little number is an add it all together, wait, stir, wait, and serve! Basically no prep, no active work.
Tips for the Best Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Full Fat Dairy Products: For the best taste, texture, consistency, and richness of flavor, I strongly recommend full fat cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Or if you’re into spice and heat you can add some jalapeno peppers, serrano chiles, or just a generous pinch of red pepper flakes. If protein is your goal, adding 1 cup of shredded or cubed rotisserie or leftover chicken is great. For the ultimate splurge, you can make this a crab spinach artichoke dip by adding 1 cup cooked crab meat. Reduced fat, low-fat, lite, or fat free (please no!) have water and fillers in place of the fat that full fat products do. Low fat cream cheese is not your friend here because you don’t want watery, soupy dip with excess liquid so don’t substitute. Therefore, just use the full fat products and enjoy the decadence. This isn’t a low cal recipe but it’s also not something you eat every day! And it’s totally worth the splurge! Cook on Low Heat: I recommend cooking on the low heat setting rather than high. It allows for more of a ‘slow burn’ shall we say which when you’re working with dairy products is safer. Reduce the Mess: I know they’re not for everyone (yes, plastic and all), but if you want to make cleanup an absolute breeze, use a slow cooker liner with your slow cooker. I use them often for recipes like this or in my Slow Cooker Beef Chili recipe. For soups they’re not really necessary but for anything that could stick a bit or be messier or become caked-on, they are so handy!
What to Serve with Spinach Artichoke Dip
I always like to serve my Crockpot spinach artichoke dip with plenty of:
Lightly toasted French bread or a sliced baguette Crackers Pita chips Tortilla chips Carrots and celery sticks
Chances are you’re going to be serving this dip at a Christmas party, holiday party, game day event, tailgating, or Super Bowl party which means there’s going to be plenty of other food, snacks, appetizers and munchies around. Here are some of my favorite appetizers and snack recipes that pair well with this easy dip:
Ham and Cheese Sliders Pepperoni Pizza Sliders Southwestern Eggrolls (Applebee’s Copycat) 5-Minute Dill Pickle Chex Mix Buffalo Chicken Dip The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip Creamy Baked Onion Dip Cheddar Pigs in a Blanket
Baked Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs How To Make a Meat and Cheese Board Spanish Cheese and Charcuterie Board Salty and Sweet Cheese Board Cranberry Brie Bites Cranberry Baked Brie Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Storing Leftover Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
If you do find yourself with leftover any leftover spinach artichoke dip, it’ll keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing it. To reheat it, for ease I reheat modest portions in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or as needed. While you could technically reheat it in your Crockpot, that sounds like way too much work!
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