{"id":802,"date":"2025-01-27T17:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/27\/spinach-and-artichoke-dip\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T17:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:01:22","slug":"spinach-and-artichoke-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/27\/spinach-and-artichoke-dip\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach and Artichoke Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<h3>Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe<\/h3>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 can (14 oz) of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Preparation Process<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat the Oven<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Set your oven to preheat at 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) so it&#8217;s hot and ready once your dip mixture is prepared.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prepare the Spinach<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a pan over medium heat, saut\u00e9 the chopped spinach until wilted, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Once wilted, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Mix the Base<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Use a hand whisk or an electric mixer to blend the ingredients until they are smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Add the Cheeses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese into the creamy mixture. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Incorporate the Vegetables<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Add the chopped artichoke hearts and saut\u00e9ed spinach into the cheese mixture. Stir until both are well incorporated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Season and Spice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Transfer to Baking Dish<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to spread the dip evenly throughout the dish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bake the Dip<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The dip is ready when the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Serve and Enjoy<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Allow the dip to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair it with warm pita bread, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Recipe Summary<\/h4>\n<p>This Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a creamy and cheesy appetizer perfect for any gathering or as a delicious, cozy night treat. Each serving comes to around 200 calories, depending on portions, offering a rich taste that&#8217;s surprisingly healthier with the use of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Preparation and cooking time should take approximately 45 minutes. Enjoy this delectable dish with friends and family for its warm, comforting, and full-flavored experience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe Ingredients 2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped 1 can (14 oz) of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup of Greek yogurt 1 cup of cream cheese, softened 1\/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated 1\/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded 1\/4 cup of mayonnaise 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1\/2 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-starter"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-162.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=802"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":803,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802\/revisions\/803"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}