Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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Dump and go, set and forget right into the crockpot for the best and easiest cheesy, creamy dip ever!

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why i love this recipe
- No cooking required. This is one of those magical slow cooker recipes that is simply set and forget, dump and go. There’s no sautéing, no babysitting, no nothing. And when the timer is up, you can conveniently keep it on the warm setting for up to 2 hours.
- Versatile dip. Spinach and artichoke dip can be served warm or cold, and with any dipping vessel as desired, from salty potato chips to carrot sticks. The options are endless!
- Quintessential party dip. This is the most perfect crowd-pleasing, crowd-favorite appetizer for potlucks, dinner parties, game day and all the holidays, making it the absolute best for party entertaining. We’re talking creamy, velvety, dreamy dipping goodness here.

what to serve with spinach and artichoke dip
Crackers
Potato chips
Veggies (carrots or celery sticks)
Baguette slices (or crostini)
Toasted pita (or pita chips)
Tortilla chips

tips and tricks for success
- Squeeze dry the spinach. This is a key step to avoid watery, soggy spinach and artichoke dip. We want that favorited creamy, cheesy, scoopable consistency. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight (or quickly in the microwave), wrapping in a clean dishtowel or cheese cloth (or even a potato ricer) and squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
- Use “brick” cream cheese. Brick cream cheese is ideal here, not whipped. It will add all the lovely rich and creamy textures here.
- Make it lighter. For a lighter dip, use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. Greek yogurt will have that similar creamy consistency while adding a slight, mild tang.
- Add some heat. Add a dash of hot sauce or a little bit of cayenne pepper to the mix.
- Mix it up. Swap out the spinach for kale, or use a combination of the two.
- Keep it on warm. Once cooked, the slow cooker can be kept on the warm setting for up to 2 hours, stirring as needed (the spinach may turn color thereafter).
- Serve it warm or cold. Spinach and artichoke dip can be served warm or cold, with some actually preferring it as a cold dip!
- Serve with sturdy crackers. Use your favorite (sturdy) vehicle for dipping. Pita chips, crostini and crispy tortilla chips are all great options. Pita bread and sliced vegetables (carrot sticks and celery) will also work well here.
pro tip
Loosen it up.
For a thinner consistency, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk, or more as needed.

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Tools For This Recipe
6-qt slow cooker
Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Frozen spinach has a lot of water. Thawing and squeezing out the excess water will prevent a runny, watery dip.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Spinach and artichoke dip is not an ideal candidate to freeze as the consistency may change upon thawing.
No crockpot, no problem! This is another one of our favorite spinach and artichoke dip recipes made on the stovetop, then broiled for a few minutes at the very end.

Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
Equipment
Instructions
- Place artichoke hearts, spinach, sour cream, onion, garlic, Parmesan, milk, feta, mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper into a slow cooker. Stir until well combined. Top with cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours.
- Uncover and stir until cream cheese is well combined. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes.
- Keep warm up to 2 hours.
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Family loves it.
Next time I will sauté the onions. Mine were still crunchy even though I diced them pretty small and I don’t care for that. I will also double the spinach and garlic. My guests loved it.
Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.
I served this for a bunco snack, easy to amke and delicious.
The different cheese make it extra tasty.
It’s such a great snacking recipe! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Made it for a gathering of friends and was a hit! It was wonderful because it stayed warm. The only thing we had 23 people so we doubled it and it was way too much.
Do you have to use frozen spinach or can you use fresh?
Been making it this way for years. Seriously the absolute best spinach artichoke dip, better than restaurants, and such a crowd pleaser! Even my veggie-hating kids love it!
Ive been making your recipe for years now. its perfect, and i now cannot purchase spinach artichoke dip in restaurants because this recipe is SO much better. the red wine vinegar really helps, as does a good feta. ive found if i dont use good quality feta the recipe doesnt taste right.
I am having a baby shower with many other dips etc. About how many people wouldthis receipe serve?
So easy to make and the best we’ve had!
This turned out delicious and made so much dip we served it on Christmas Eve and again the next day.
I bought all the ingredients and then realized my slow cooker would be occupied so I adapted by sautéing the onion and garlic in a pan first and then baked the dip for about 45 minutes (It was chilled) at 350 and then I threw some mozzarella on top and stuck it under the broiler for 3 minutes.
Do you leave in crock pot on low or put in a dish?
I would love to make this dip and maybe throw some crab meat in there 🙂
This sounds yummy! Can I use frozen artichoke hearts instead ?
Does it matter what size crock pot we use?
I made this for an office party, and it was a huge hit! One question – I used jarred artichokes that didn’t have any salt, and did need to add a bit of salt at the end. For those of you who have made it, did you use artichokes with salt or without? I’m planning to make it again for a school potluck next week.
If I’m using my insta pot how would I cook it?
Thanks Sharon
Here is our Instant Pot version. 🙂
https://damndelicious.net/2019/05/20/instant-pot-spinach-and-artichoke-dip/
I’ve made this twice and it’s SO good!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Excellent!!
I’ve made this twice and it’s a great dip and doubles (or triples in my case) well. Although use slightly less artichoke if you double or triple. I made this at my in laws Christmas in 2014 and it was a hit. Making it again for the same crowd tonight! Works well with baguettes or tortilla chips.
I make this exact recipe so much I know it by heart. Love the flavor!