Baked Artichoke Cream Cheese (Printer-Friendly)

Warm, creamy blend of artichoke hearts and cream cheese baked until golden and savory.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 ounces softened cream cheese
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 can (14 ounces) drained and chopped artichoke hearts
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Beat cream cheese and sour cream together in a medium bowl until smooth.
03 - Fold in Parmesan, mozzarella, chopped artichokes, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes if desired, and parsley until evenly incorporated.
04 - Spread mixture evenly in a 1 to 1.5 quart baking dish.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is hot and golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional parsley before serving.
07 - Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Effortless to prepare with simple ingredients
  • Creamy, savory, and always a hit at gatherings
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  • Contains dairy from cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan
  • The dip is gluten-free if paired with gluten-free dippers
03 -
  • Be sure to soften the cream cheese for smooth mixing
  • If preparing ahead, reheat in the oven before serving for best texture
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