Baked artichoke dip
Baked artichoke dip is a warm, creamy starter made with marinated artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, garlic and mayonnaise. The Thermomix blends everything into a velvety mixture in seconds, then you simply bake until golden and bubbling. Ideal for parties, drinks evenings or a savoury snack with crusty bread or vegetable sticks.
About this recipe
Baked artichoke dip Thermomix TM7 style is the ultimate warm party starter, beloved for its golden crust and creamy, tangy centre. If you have been searching for easy artichoke dip recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers restaurant quality with minimal effort. Marinated artichoke hearts bring a subtle Mediterranean tang, while Parmesan cheese adds a savoury depth and the mayonnaise ensures a luxuriously silky texture once baked. The Thermomix takes care of the heavy lifting: garlic is chopped finely in seconds, Parmesan is grated evenly, and everything is blended into a uniform mixture without a single lump. Simply transfer to an oven dish and bake until bubbling. Whether you need a quick appetiser for a drinks party, a savoury snack for game night or something special to serve with crusty bread and crudités, this dip never disappoints. Guests will scoop it clean every single time.
Preparation tips
- Drain the marinated artichoke hearts well before blending; too much marinade makes the dip runny instead of thick and scoopable. Reserve a few artichoke pieces to fold in roughly for a more rustic texture.
- Serve the dip warm rather than piping hot so the flavours fully develop. It also reheats beautifully in the oven, so you can prepare it a day ahead and bake it just before guests arrive.
- For a lighter version, replace half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream. The dip stays creamy and gains a pleasant fresh tang that balances the salty Parmesan beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: substitute the Parmesan with a mature lactose-free hard cheese and use lactose-free mayonnaise. The artichoke dip keeps its golden crust and rich, savoury character completely intact.
- Festive spinach variation: add a handful of blanched, squeezed spinach and a pinch of nutmeg to the artichoke mixture. The green flecks look beautiful and it becomes a true Christmas drinks party favourite.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the garlic clove in seconds without any pungent residue on your hands. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Even grating - Grate the Parmesan cheese in the TM7 mixing bowl for uniform shreds that melt into the bubbling dip. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends artichoke hearts and mayonnaise into a lump-free, creamy base in one step. [Hands-free]. [Guided Cooking]
- Weighing directly - Add each ingredient straight into the bowl while the TM7 scale weighs the mayonnaise precisely. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle heating - Warm the artichoke mixture gently in the Thermomix before baking so the garlic mellows sweetly. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic clove
- mayonnaise
- marinated artichoke hearts