Make it ahead! The best of crockpot appetizers, this Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a great make ahead appetizer recipe that everyone loves. Only a few ingredients, a few minutes of prep work, and you have a dip that will disappear quickly.
Crockpot appetizers are the best! If you want even more recipes, try these Crockpot BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs or Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings.
The Easiest Spinach Artichoke Dip
It’s always a good time for appetizers, right?
But one of my biggest annoyances when you are trying to prepare a bunch of appetizers is that they all have to go in the oven at the same time. Even with 2 ovens, they can get filled up pretty quickly. And if you are taking your appetizer to someone else’s house, you don’t always know how much oven space they will have, either. So it’s pretty much impossible to make sure everything is done at the same time and ready for guests.
Enter – the crockpot!! This slow cooker spinach artichoke dip recipe could seriously be the easiest appetizer at your next get-together. Throw all of your ingredients in the crockpot and walk away. When it’s time to party, this dip is ready for you! Serve it up with some tortilla chips (my favorite!), crackers or slices of bread, this easy appetizer recipe will be the hit of the party.
Ingredients
Spinach: For ease, I like to use frozen spinach that has been thawed and drained. For best results, you want it pretty dry, so I squeeze out any liquid with a kitchen towel. You could also use fresh spinach, but you’ll want to blanch it, then squeeze the liquid from it.
Artichoke Hearts: If you get the quartered artichoke hearts, you can just drain them and add them to the dip. If you get them halved or whole, you’ll want to chop them up a bit first.
Cream Cheese: I would suggest full fat cream cheese over low fat cream cheese for this recipe.
Mozzarella and Parmesan: I love the mix of both cheeses here. The cream cheese makes the dip smooth, the mozzarella gives it the real cheesy taste and feel, and the parmesan adds tons of flavor.
Garlic: Fresh garlic will bring you the most flavor, but in a pinch, you can substitute powdered garlic.
Milk: This will thin out the dip and give it a good consistency. Once your dip has cooked, if it is still too thick, start adding milk in, a tablespoon at a time, until it is a good consistency.
Pepper: I like to season with a good dose of pepper. You shouldn’t need to add salt because many of the other ingredients are salty, but I do add pepper. Freshly ground pepper is best. If you like a little spice, you could also add in red pepper flakes.
How to Make Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This dip is so easy – you don’t even really need instructions!
COMBINE: Combine all of the ingredients in your crock pot. It will be pretty full – but it will shrink down when everything starts cooking.
HEAT: Cook on high until everything is melted and combined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! This recipe is so easy that there really is no reason to make it ahead of time, but if you do want to, just make the recipe as stated. Once the dip is melted and combined, you can transfer it to a container and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve it, put it back into the slow cooker and cook until it is heated all the way through again.
Yes – it’s fairly easy to cut in half if you are serving it to a smaller crowd. Just use half the amount of the ingredients. You probably won’t need as big of a slow cooker, as well.
I like to just leave it in the slow cooker and have a large spoon so that people can dish out a serving. You do want to keep it warm, so if you choose to remove it from the crockpot to serve, just know you’ll need to serve it quickly before it cools down too much.
I like to serve this dip with tortilla chips, but it’s also great with vegetables, like celery sticks or carrots.
You can make it in the oven, but I would suggest using this Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe that was made for baking. I have not tried making this on the stove, but I would assume it would work just fine. Again, though, you’ll need to keep it warm while serving, and it may burn if kept on the stove without stirring.
More Spinach Artichoke Recipes
Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Spinach and Artichoke Tortellini Bake
Artichoke, Tomato and Spinach Pizza
Artichoke and Spinach Enchiladas
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Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 18 oz frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 28 oz quartered artichoke hearts, drained (2 14-oz cans)
- 16 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup milk
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a 4 quart slow cooker, combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic and milk. Carefully stir to combine, as the slow cooker will be very full. Season with pepper.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours, or until all the cheeses are melted. Stir to make sure that all of the ingredients are combined.
- Serve with chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
I totally need to try that liner! And this dip looks amazing. It’s always such a plus when it can be made in the slow cooker too!
adam @unorthodoxepicure says
OK. I’m hosting a party on Saturday and THIS is now on the menu. Awesome!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
spinach artichoke dip is my FAVORITE Deborah! I love it so much that I have even eaten it plain – not cooked! Or warm! It was still good smeared on top of pitas that way! But making it in a slow cooker is so easy – saves time and leaves the oven open for something else. I love that idea! Esp in my small little kitchen!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Such an easy recipe! Love it and will definitely pass this along 🙂
teresa says
you know, i don’t usually think about my crockpot when it comes to appetizers, but it really is a great idea. the dip looks AMAZING, i love spinach artichoke dip!
kristy says
I never would have thought to use a slow cooker for spinach artichoke dip. What a great idea! It looks delicious too. 🙂
emily says
What if I don’t have a liner?
Deborah says
@emily, it should work just fine in the slow cooker without a liner.
Kari@Loaves and Dishes says
I am a newbie to the slow cooker scene and am constantly surprised at just what can be made in a slow cooker. This is not a convenient method, but the dip looks yummy too!
Erica says
I love the idea of the slow cooker….Great for the holiday parties coming soon! Love your pictures.
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
You can never go wrong with spinach artichoke dip! PS I love those slow cooker liners. Totally make cleaning up a breeze!
julie says
I looooooooove the crockpot liners. Makes life so much easier when you don’t have to scrub a crockpot clean.
Donna says
SO happy to find a slow cooker version of one of my faves!
Cassie says
Slow cooker liners are the best invention. I am never without them in the cabinet. I love this dip too, so perfect!
Chels R. says
I love that you have found a recipe for the slow cooker! I am so going to use this!
Bree says
Brilliant! I am so bookmarking this because I agree that it gets tricky to get everyting out at once. Thanks!
carrian says
I totally will have to look into those liners, and I loooooove spinach dip. WOOHOO1