Jalapeno Artichoke Dip Recipe
This Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer that combines the tangy flavor of artichoke hearts with the spicy kick of pickled jalapenos. Perfectly baked to golden, bubbly perfection, it’s ideal for serving with tortilla chips at parties or as a delicious snack.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese – room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream – room temperature
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Avocado Oil Mayonnaise) – room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic – grated very fine
- 2 cups artichoke hearts – drained and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup pickled jalapenos – chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
- 1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cream Base: In a large bowl, beat together the room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and grated garlic cloves until the mixture turns smooth. This may take a few minutes at high speed as the mixture can initially appear lumpy.
- Add Main Ingredients: Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, chopped pickled jalapenos, pickled jalapeno juice, and three-quarters of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Mix until all ingredients are well distributed.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the dip mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top it with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a cheesy crust.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the dip is bubbly and the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Optional Broil for Toasty Topping: For a golden, toasted topping, broil the dip on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the Jalapeno Artichoke Dip hot or cold with tortilla chips. Additional pickled jalapenos can be served on the side for extra heat.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of pickled jalapenos or omit the pickled jalapeno juice.
- The dip can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- For a healthier twist, use avocado oil mayonnaise as suggested.
- Watch carefully during broiling to prevent the cheese from burning.
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