Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Simply throw everything in the crockpot for the easiest, most effortless spinach and artichoke dip – it doesn’t get easier than that!
Being Korean, we NEVER used a slow cooker when I was growing up. In all honesty, I didn’t even know what it was until I entered the blogging world 3 years ago! But once I discovered this amazing electric pot, my life changed forever. Well, maybe it’s not that dramatic but the slow cooker is pretty darn amazing.
With the help of a slow cooker, you can make almost anything, from this honey sesame chicken to dulce de leche! And now, I’ve discovered that you can also make this incredibly creamy, comforting spinach and artichoke dip so easily. Simply throw everything into the slow cooker, press on, and that’s it! Plus, with the use of the Crock-Pot® Programmable Slow Cooker with iStir™ Stirring System, this baby even stirs itself through self-activation every 30 minutes to ensure thorough mixing and even heating until turned off. I told you – it’s life changing, right?
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
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.
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I’ve made this about 8 times for various occasions since discovering it on your blog. Everyone loves it and it’s always in high demand. I add extra garlic, because I do that to everything, and fresh basil when I have it on hand.
Well, slow cooker? do we have to use that?
i can prepare the others but slow cooker. hrmp. that is not in my house.
anyway it also looks nice. spinach. hmm. most one of my favorite veggies HAHA
I just wanted to say, I made this over the weekend for some friends I had over. It was a big hit!! So easy to put together, we used the baguette and tortilla chips. Thank you for this great recipe.
One more question…Could I use almond milk instead?
Yes, almond milk should work just fine.
Would it be possible to double this? Could I also bake it in the oven instead?
Yes, this can certainly be doubled. But without further recipe testing, I cannot advise on how to adapt this recipe without a slow cooker. However, here is an article worth checking out on a possible conversion guide from Williams-Sonoma: http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/slow-cooker-vs-dutch-oven-a-conversion-guide/.
Can another green leafy vegetable replace spinach….could you please suggest one?
Kale would be a great substitute!
forgot to ask if I could put in fridg on a Friday for a Saturday party, and then worm up?
Yes, absolutely.
it came out with too much liquid will that change over night or should I put it in the oven with bread crumbs on top
it thickened and it tastes very good
I am so glad to hear that!
Ydelle, the recipe does not call for breadcrumbs. Did you thaw and squeeze out the frozen spinach completely as directed in the recipe?
I don’t have to do anything with it and no crumbs. and used fresh spinach.
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can you substitute Greek yogurt for mayo and sour cream? or lower fat versions of the two.
Yes, that should work just fine.
Any suggestions for mayo substitute? I hate it and never keep it in the house.
Sour cream or Greek yogurt would be great substitutes.
I made this recipe for my girls birthday party and it was a hit! The flavors blend so well together and it was delicious! I served it with fresh bread and tortilla chips. Definitely a party must have!
I’m a beginner cook getting myself acquainted to the kitchen and I just tried your spinach artichoke recipe, Amazing!
Your pictures looked so good and I was starving so I used the stove to cook the dip faster. Also, I’m not a fan of feta (and there was none in the fridge) so I substituted it with monterey jack cheese instead and it turned out great. Thank you for the recipe and picture details, it really helps!
This is truly delicious! I made this for my family and they loved it! Definitely making more in the future!
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Usually I make Chile Verde, or Texas Chile. I do need to try this spinach artichoke. It really sounds yummy. I love Crockpot cooking. Thank you .
I’m not a fan of feta cheese, do you think it would work with mozzarella instead?
Brenda, goat cheese would be a more appropriate substitute if you are not a fan of feta.
I love this recipe!! This is my second time making it and I goofed and stirred the cream cheese into the mixture before I started the slow cooker. Is that going to mess it up??!
Can we dip it with chips? or the pretzel things like the flat pretzels
Of course!
I am a beginner cook and I made your spinach and artichoke crockpot recipe. It was super easy to make. I even got brave and replaced the mayo w greek yogurt. It turned out super yummy!!! It was a hit at our family get together. Thank you so much!!
I made 2 servings of this for a work Christmas party; those heathens ate it all within an hour! Can’t say I blame anyone as it was damn delicious when I made it again (and actually had a chance to eat some) on Christmas Eve at the in laws.
do you think if i were to make it the day before i want to serve it, i can just heat it up the next day in the microwave or oven?
Kari, we’ve had the leftovers the next day and reheated it in the microwave. It wasn’t as good as the first day but we still loved it!
Love to make this spinach dip. What could I sub for the feta?
Goat cheese would be a great substitute.
After trying this delicious spinach dip, I’d do a thick hearty minestrone.