This is truly the easiest dip recipe ever, and it’s been a favorite of mine since high school. A friend used to make this artichoke dip regularly for parties, and it was always the first thing to disappear. Since then, it’s become my go-to recipe whenever I need a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer with minimal ingredients and little prep time. Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, bringing something to a potluck, or just craving a cozy snack, this delicious dip always hits the spot. It’s one of those recipes that proves simple really can be spectacular.
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Why You Will Love This Artichoke Dip:
- You can make it a few days ahead and simply warm it in the oven before serving.
- It’s creamy, melty, and perfectly satisfying; this easy appetizer is the ultimate comfort food in dip form.
- No fancy equipment needed for this simple recipe; Just a few items are needed, along with an oven, that’s it.
- The serving options are super versatile. Serve it with chips, baguette slices, fresh veggies, and more. See below for more ideas.
- This is kid-approved with simple flavors and creamy texture; it’s a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- Mayonnaise: You can use store-bought mayo or make homemade mayo; it’s super simple to make.
- Artichoke hearts: I use a can of artichoke hearts for this, but you can use fresh artichokes if you want to steam them up!
- Finely mince the cloves of garlic or use a garlic press for nice, fine pieces to release the full flavor. You can also use garlic powder.
- Lemon Juice: I love to use fresh lemon juice, but you can use store-bought 100% lemon juice.
- Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is what I love to use, but pre-grated Parmesan works great, too.
Kitchen Tools You Will Need:
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Dish
Baking The DIp
All ovens are different, so bake until golden and bubbly: Watch for that golden-brown crust around the edges, it’s a sign your dip has reached peak creaminess inside.
How to Make This Artichoke Dip:
- Preheat the oven. Drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them.
- Add the artichoke hearts to a bowl along with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake until the dip is bubbling and hot. Serve warm and watch it disappear.
How to Modify:
- Use jarred marinated artichoke hearts for a fun spin on the flavor.
- Add fresh spinach for an easy spinach artichoke dip recipe.
- If you aren’t a fan of mayo, use Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Add red pepper flakes to give it a spicy kick.
- Want a protein kick? Add chicken, ground sausage, shrimp, or crab meat.
Dietary Customizations:
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free Parmesan cheese or swap it for nutritional yeast.
- Low FODMAP: Omit the garlic to make this FODMAP-approved.
Serving Suggestions:
- Fresh vegetables: Try celery sticks, carrot sticks, red pepper strips, and more.
- Crunchy gateways: Tortilla chips, crackers, pita chips, and more.
- Bread: Cut-up pieces of pita bread, Naan bread, toasted baguette slices, or you can even serve this in a bread bowl for a fancy presentation.
- Party presentation: Serve this along with Smashed Potato Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onion and Brie Puff Pastry Bites, Prosciutto, Pear and Gargonzola Bites for a variety of flavors and textures.
Common Questions:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring occasionally so it heats evenly.
Yes! You can prepare the dip up to 2–3 days in advance. Store it covered in the fridge, then bake or heat it just before serving.
You can also warm this dip in a skillet on the stovetop, in the microwave or in a slow cooker on low until hot and bubbly.
For food safety, it’s best to keep it out for no longer than 2 hours at room temperature. To keep it warm, use a small crockpot to maintain the temperature.
Definitely! Mix in shredded chicken, crab meat, shrimp, or even cooked sausage for extra heartiness.
More Dips You Will Love:
- Jalapeno Cottage Cheese Dip
- Creamy Crab Dip with Goat Cheese
- Baba Ganoush
- Spicy Feta Dip
- Creamy Jalapeno Chicken Dip
If you make this Artichoke Dip, let me know in the comments section below. I would love to hear what you think or take a photo and tag me (@everylastbite_) on Instagram. I love seeing your photos!
Creamy Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can artichoke hearts
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them into large pieces. Add the artichoke hearts to a bowl along with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven safe dish and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the dip is bubbling and hot.
- Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers
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