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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe with Crispy Pita Chips

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A quick and easy creamy spinach artichoke dip paired with crispy homemade pita chips, perfect for snacking or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4–5 large pita bread rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prep the spinach: After thawing, squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a fine mesh strainer or clean kitchen towel (about 5 minutes).
  2. Chop the artichokes and garlic: Drain artichoke hearts and chop into small pieces; mince garlic finely (about 3 minutes).
  3. Mix the dip base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add cheeses and seasonings: Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (about 2 minutes).
  5. Fold in spinach and artichokes: Gently mix in the drained spinach and chopped artichokes evenly (about 2 minutes).
  6. Prepare pita chips: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita bread into triangles, brush with olive oil on both sides, and season lightly with salt (about 5 minutes).
  7. Bake pita chips: Bake pita pieces for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy (about 12 minutes).
  8. Bake the dip: Transfer dip mixture to an 8×8 inch baking dish, smooth the top, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned (about 25 minutes).
  9. Serve warm: Let dip cool for 5 minutes before serving with crispy pita chips.

Notes

Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid watery dip. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Watch pita chips closely while baking to prevent burning. You can multitask by baking pita chips while preparing the dip mix. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo with plant-based alternatives and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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