Take-out Tuesday, Spinach, Bacon & Artichoke Dip
This classic party dip
gets an update with fresh spinach and crispy bacon
We enjoyed it with cocktails before dinner
at our recent Winter Sparkle Birthday Bash
The Birthday Boy just might have swooned when he first tasted it!
What elevates this dip is not only fresh spinach and crispy bacon,
it also gets a boost using equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream
and a flavorful blend of Italian cheeses
Cook bacon until crispy in a skillet or in the oven
and drain on paper towels and tear into small pieces
Drain the artichoke hearts and give them a rough chop
Place the baby spinach leaves into a large bowl
and cut them into smaller pieces with kitchen scissors
Saute the spinach pieces in a skillet
with 1-2 Tablespoons of bacon fat or olive oil
Once it has cooked down add the minced garlic
and cook 1 more minute,
stirring garlic into the spinach
Add the artichokes to the spinach,
stir in sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese,
then stir in the grated Italian blend
Add 1/2 of the bacon pieces,
reserving the rest for topping later
Stir well to combine
Transfer to a greased deep dish 9″ pie dish
At this point the dip can be covered and refrigerated for baking later
Bake dip at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until bubbling,
topping with reserved bacon pieces for the last 2 minutes
Serve with crackers, baguette slices, sturdy chips
or go low carb with crisp romaine lettuce pieces
This dip would also make a killer topping
for a baked potato or pasta!
Spinach Bacon Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick slices bacon
- 1 bag 5 oz., baby spinach leaves
- 12 oz plain or marinated artichoke hearts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese Parmesan and Mozzarella
- salt and pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- olive oil
Instructions
- Roast or fry bacon until crispy, drain and set aside
- Drain artichoke hearts and chop
- Place spinach in a bowl and cut into smaller pieces with kitchen scissors
- In a large skillet, saute spinach over medium heat in 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil or bacon grease, until wilted down and cooked.
- Add garlic and stir well, and cook 1 more minute. Turn burner off
- Add artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise to skillet and stir into the spinach. Add cheese and 4 slices of bacon torn into small pieces.
- Stir to combine and transfer to a deep dish quiche pan or small baking dish
- Can be refrigerated, covered, at this point for baking later if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes if chilled. Baking time will be shortened if dish is put in the oven directly after prepping. Garnish with the rest of the bacon during the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Serve with crackers, baguette slices, tortilla chips, crisp romaine pieces or use as a topping for baked potatoes or pasta
Perfect for the Super Bowl 🏈
❤️ or your Valentine!
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Yum, Jenna, I pinned this one. Looks and sounds tasty and hearty!
Thanks Rita, it’s a good one!
Delish Jenna, pass that dip my way! Everything’s better with bacon and I would love a healthy dollop on my baked potato. 🙂
Thanks Mary, leftover dip is great on baked potatoes!
Jenna, that is a beautiful appetizer. I agree with Mary, everything is better with bacon. I also love Tillamook cheese. We visited their amazing facility a few years ago. It is a cold start to the day, Happy Tuesday!
I love the Tillamook cheese Pam, it was just like I had grated it myself, and so delicious!
That looks divine!! Perfect football playoff food!
Yep, perfect football food!
Lovely! I’m sure there’s never any of this left over!
Just enough for a little lunch nosh, thanks Dorothy!
Of course he swooned. Who wouldn’t! I’m saving this one for our next Cork Poppers — it sounds to die for!
Thanks Jeanie, I hope they enjoy!
This looks so delicious. I’m going to have to give it a try. All the ingredients, especially the artichokes and bacon, are show stoppers. I occasionally will order artichoke dip at a restaurant and am usually disappointed by the small amount of artichokes included. This looks like plenty!
Thank you Linda, when you make it yourself you can add as many artichoke hearts as you like!
Now this looks sooooo good! And I agree with Mary… a big spoonful on a baked potato would be sooooo good! I’m pinning this for an appetizer for the Super Bowl!
Enjoy your day my friend!
thanks so much Nancy, I hope you enjoy!
That looks so good and I am pinning this! I agree with Nancy, would go so well with Super Bowl party! Hugs and blessings to you dear Jenna. Cindy
Thanks so much Cindy, it’s a new favorite!!
YUM…this sounds delish! Pinning for the future!
Thanks Patti, it’s a new favorite!
I love that you made this popular dip even better!!!
Thanks Shirley, it’s easy to make too!
Yep, I’d call it dinner:@)
ha, yes, I did have leftover dip for lunch the next day!
Jenna, I’m swooning over this recipe, and pinning! For my next family gathering………
Thanks Emily, I hope you enjoy, it’s a new favorite here!
I can understand why your SIL swooned over this dip, Jenna! It sounds heavenly.
Thank you Kitty, it was so good, it is a new family favorite!
Yummy, I know my hubby would love this! Anything with bacon and artichokes. I can see it over baked potatoes too.
Thank you Linda, it was a big hit!
Oh YEA! I’m pinning and printing this recipe. It is making my mouth water, lol. Almost time for supper, wish I had some to eat right now! Thanks Jenna. 😋
Oh good Cyndi, enjoy!
OH MY!! Now I know what we’re having for the Super Bowl! I may have to test it first just to make positive sure though … by myself … secretly!! 🙂 Thanks for another fabulous recipe!
haha, thanks Barbara, I hope you enjoy!
As they say everything is better with bacon!!
Yes!
Mmmmm – Bacon…. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a lovely weekend and see you again on Sunday!
Thank you Helen!