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    Home » Dips

    February 3, 2021

    French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip

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    This French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip will be an instant hit! I guarantee it will become a favorite on your friend’s and family’s snack tables. It’s creamy, cheesy, easy to make and sinfully yummy!! Or, at least it will feel that way lol!


    Warm appetizer spinach artichoke dip served best with chips or crackers easy tasty
    This tasty baked spinach artichoke dip will instantly become the star of your snack spread!

    Origins

    When

    It’s actually interesting to know that this dip in particular, and a few others in general, are traced back to the early 1950s. Now, I’m almost sure some variation of these was created in some beautiful civilization or culture somewhere in this enormous world. But, the most popular theory says that dips in general were a selling hit in the 1950s, and more so in the 1960s and on. Natural question to ask here: WHY?

    Why

    Well, it was in the early 1950s that there was a spike in the number of households that had a television set. From the onset, people loved eating in front of their TVs! I mean, who doesn’t! (Side note: it’s actually better that you don’t because that leads to mindless eating.) But, the fact is with the increase in TV sets in the home, and interesting programs, lots of families flocked to their screens after a long day’s worth of work or studying. We can still relate to that today, whether it’s to your TV, tablet, or smart phone!

    Who

    So, large companies like Lays, Lipton, and Hellman’s leveraged it to their advantage. They began creating products that families could “snack on” while hanging out in front of the set. Lays, or Frito Lay, was one of the first companies to create and advertise dips. This helped push the “snacking” trend and popularize such products. Lipton and other boxed or canned soup products, had dip recipes written on the back. The spinach artichoke dip was one of those dips. In fact, a lot of older women recall learning this dip, or writing it down in their recipe books, during those days!


    Creamy warm homemade French onion spinach artichoke dip
    This French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip is a modern twist on a traditional homemade dip!

    Variations of artichoke dip

    The earliest recipe from the above-mentioned canned or boxed products was simply a healthy spinach dip and sour cream. There was also French onion dip, which originated as a soup mix by companies like Lipton and Knorr.

    Then, women started getting fancy with their snacks and appetizers, ahhh the simpler days of friendly wife/mom competition. Some began using artichoke hearts to make dip. Sometimes they’d mush them real good, other times they were left a little coarse.

    With time, dips began really evolving and taking on new exciting flavors. Whether it was homemade from scratch, or store-bought in a can or jar, dips became a snack staple in homes everywhere!

    Ingredients

    The different variations on French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip include varying ingredients. As with any dish, dips can be changed up to suit your cravings or family’s likes and dislikes.

    In my special recipe, I use HeluvaGood! French onion dip to give it enhanced flavors. I also add cream cheese, you can use Philadelphia cream cheese or any brand of your choice. It just makes it that much creamier. There’s nothing yummier than a spinach artichoke dip with cream cheese!

    You can opt out of sour cream and mayo for this recipe because the French onion dip gives the added flavor, texture, and creamy value of the others. I go for extra cheese on top and broil! The flavors and texture definitely have my husband and kids head-over-heels for this dip!

    parmesan spinach artichoke dip

    Other variations include caramelized onions without the French onion dip or mix. Others include vegetables other than spinach and artichoke like swiss chard, bell peppers, or shallots. You can play around with dried herbs or spices as well.

    How to make French Onion Artichoke Dip

    Some people prefer this dip straight out of the oven! It is exceptionally delicious served warm. It also makes it less likely that your crackers or chips (if that’s your dipping preference) will break when the cheese is still hot and soft. Still, others have a preference for cold spinach artichoke dip. For this variant, I would suggest you leave out the extra cheese topping as it can make the texture tougher when it cools and harder to scoop out.

    A Healthier take on making parmesan spinach artichoke dip

    The great part of this dish is the basis of it is vegetables. Sure, easily arguable that it’s loaded with fatty things like mayonnaise, sour cream, or the French Onion dip. But, it’s actually easy to to make a bit of a healthier version of this dip. You can use a light cream cheese and fat free sour cream instead of the HeluvaGood! French onion dip. Or, use a French onion soup mix mixed in with some fat free sour cream and light mayo. You can focus on bringing out the flavors of the spinach and artichoke by adding fresh onions and garlic or other herbs and spices.

    Added Nutritional Value

    • Spinach: loaded with antioxidants and nutrients like iron and calcium; high in fiber; includes Vitamins A, C, and K1.
    • Artichoke: can lower blood sugar levels; improves heart and liver health and digestion; lowers LDL and increases HDL


    Dunk these into your spinach artichoke dip

    So, now you may be asking yourself what goes with artichoke dip? Well, tons of yummy things. For starters, baked spinach dip or oven-baked spinach artichoke dip, was and still is popular with salty crackers. The best salty crackers to have are Ritz, Saltines, or any other cracker of you choice. Later, it became a popular bread dip! Yes, you read that right! Oftentimes, it’s served as a side to a bread as an appetizer and let me tell you, it’s soooo good! It’s also used as a chip-dip, and it goes great with sturdier chips like tortilla chips or kettle-cooked chips. You can also add it to the center of a crunchy veggie tray!

    Suggestions to serve the BEST Artichoke Dip!

    As I said before, there are endless ways to remake this French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip. There are also many ways of serving it and getting creative with it to meet the desires of your loved ones and yourself.

    Serving the French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip

    • Serve it warm: I mentioned earlier that perk to serving straight out of the oven is the hot cheese that’s still soft and easy to scoop up. Serving it this way also works great when you’re looking for a warm appetizer.
    • Serve it cold: Yes, you can serve a cold spinach artichoke dip. Lots of people love it this way and find it more enjoyable with veggies when it’s cooled.
    • Serve in individual cups: You can use ramekins to make individual servings of this dip to create individualized snack trays for family or guests.
    • Serve in a casserole: As you can see in the images above, it’s a beautiful sight to behold in all its glory when served right out of a glass casserole dish!

    How to store artichoke dip

    • Can be stored covered tightly in the fridge for up to one week and reheated in the oven or microwave
    • Can be frozen in a aluminum tray covered for up to three months, thawed overnight, and reheated in the oven

    spinach artichoke dip

    Tips

    • For bold flavors, while sautéing the spinach, throw in some onions and then at the very end some minced garlic
    • If you have fresh artichokes, marinate them in white vinegar and your favorite spices a day ahead
    • Add dried herbs like oregano or rosemary on top of the cheese before broiling
    • Strain canned artichoke hearts before adding them to the dish
    • You can mix other cheeses with the mozzarella like edamame or cheddar

    List of ingredients to make French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip

    • cream cheese; softened
    • HeluvaGood! French Onion Dip⁣⁣
    • fresh spinach leaves
    • marinated artichoke hearts coarsely chopped
    • garlic; minced
    • black pepper
    • grated parmesan cheese
    • shredded mozzarella cheese; divided
    • sliced bread, crackers or vegetables to dip with
    • cooking spray

    Prep

    1. Sauté the spinach with about 2 tablespoons of water until wilted. Let cool, then squeeze out all the excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.⁣⁣
    2. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Coat a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.⁣⁣
    3. Place the cream cheese, HeluvaGood! French Onion Dip, cooked spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Stir until well combined.⁣⁣
    4. Spread the spinach mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.⁣⁣
    5. Bake for 15 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese starts to brown. ⁣⁣
    6. Serve immediately while warm with bread, crackers, or vegetables.

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    French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip warm creamy tasty simple homemade

    French Onion Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Lama
    A heavenly combination of yummy ingredients like french onion dip, spinach and artichoke that make an unimaginable spread/dip everyone will love.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course Appetizer, dip
    Cuisine American, European

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ⅓ cup HeluvaGood! French Onion Dip⁣⁣
    • 4 ounces fresh spinach leaves
    • ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts coarsely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
    • sliced bread, crackers or vegetables to dip with
    • cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Sauté the spinach with about 2 tablespoons of water until wilted. Let cool, then squeeze out all the excess water. Coarsely chop the spinach.⁣⁣
    • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Coat a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.⁣⁣
    • Place the cream cheese, Heluva Good! French Onion Dip, cooked spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Stir until well combined.⁣⁣
    • Spread the spinach mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.⁣⁣
    • Bake for 15 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese starts to brown. ⁣⁣
    • Serve immediately while warm with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
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    1. Jaclyn says

      August 21, 2021 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      There are lots of recipes out there for Artichoke Dip …. I think yours is absolutely the BEST!

      I will be visiting your blog more often.You are an interesting, creative cook and I’m looking forward to learning more from you.
      I just have a question. Can i prepare this ahead of time?

      THANK YOU

      Reply
      • Lama says

        August 22, 2021 at 2:05 pm

        Hi Jaclyn, absolutely you can prepare ahead of time and place it in the fridge in an air tight container!

        Reply
    2. Grace says

      September 16, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Would definitely make this dip again. It was sooooo delicious!!! Thanks for sharing this AH_MAZING recipe

      Reply
    3. Lisa says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is dangerously delicious – I had a hard time putting down the fork!!

      Reply
      • Lama says

        November 15, 2021 at 8:57 pm

        So lethal lol!! I am so happy you enjoyed it Lisa 🙂 appreciate your feedback!

        Reply

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