Smoked Spinach Artichoke Dip
A delicious creamy dip that is perfect for any party or get together.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated gouda cheese
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach thawed
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to about 350°F.
- Drain and rinse the artichoke hearts then chop coarsly. Next, squeeze any excess water from the frozen spinach and set both aside.
- Grate both your parmesan and grouda cheeses and set aside.
- Add the cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat with a handheld mixer until smooth.
- Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to the cream cheese and mix until just combined. Add your parmesan cheese, ½ cup of gouda cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, and spices. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into an 8 inch cast iron skillet and spread around into an even layer.
- Place the skillet on the grill over indirect heat for 20-30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes. When the dip is warmed through, sprinkle the remaning ½ cup of gouda cheese over the top and let set for another 5-10 minutes so the cheese can melt.
- Once the cheese on top is melted, remove from the grill and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Be Careful! The skillet will be extremely hot when removing from the grill.
Spinach - I like to thaw my frozen spinach by holding it under running water. Once thawed, you can squeeze any remaining water out with your hands or press the spinach between paper towels.
Want to try different flavor profiles? Replace the spices in the recipe with 1 teaspoon of our BBQ Rub and use hickory or pecan wood when smoking.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Spray a 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or use a 8 inch cast iron skillet.
- Mix the dip just as you would to put it on the grill.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of gouda cheese over the top and place back in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.