Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach and artichoke dip is a warm, creamy starter made with artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, cream cheese and two melted cheeses. The Thermomix TM7 chops the garlic and shallot in seconds, then heats and stirs the mixture into a velvety dip without splattering. Ideal for parties, sharing platters or a quick savoury snack with crusty bread or tortilla chips.
About this recipe
Spinach and artichoke dip with the Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate warm appetiser for game nights, birthdays and cosy evenings with friends. Searching for easy party recipes with your all-in-one kitchen machine? This American classic delivers everything you want in one bowl: briny artichoke hearts, deep-green spinach, melted mozzarella and salty Parmesan bound together by cream cheese and sour cream. The TM7 handles every step, from finely chopping the garlic and shallot to gently heating and stirring the mixture into a bubbling, gooey dip. The pepper flakes add a subtle warmth that balances the richness of the cheeses, while the olive oil rounds out the flavour. Serve it straight from the mixing bowl or a gratin dish with tortilla chips, crusty baguette or vegetable sticks. Because the machine stirs automatically, you can greet your guests instead of standing at the hob, and clean-up takes minutes thanks to the single bowl.
Preparation tips
- Thaw and thoroughly squeeze the frozen spinach before adding it to the mixing bowl; excess water would make the dip runny instead of thick and scoopable.
- For a golden finish, transfer the heated dip to a gratin dish, sprinkle extra mozzarella and Parmesan on top and gratinate briefly in a hot oven until bubbling and lightly browned.
- Make the dip a day ahead and refrigerate it in the sealed mixing bowl, then reheat gently and stir before serving; the flavours of artichoke, garlic and pepper flakes deepen overnight.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the cream cheese and sour cream with lactose-free alternatives and use aged Parmesan and mozzarella made with microbial rennet, keeping the same gooey texture and tangy flavour.
- Festive variation: fold in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and crispy bacon bits, then serve the dip in a hollowed bread loaf for a show-stopping Christmas or New Year party centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fast chopping - The Thermomix chops the garlic cloves and shallot in seconds, releasing their aroma without any tears. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Gentle heating - The TM7 warms the cream cheese and sour cream evenly, melting them into a velvety base without scorching. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free stirring - The Thermomix blends the spinach and artichoke hearts automatically while you arrange dippers for your guests. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Built-in precision - The TM7 grates the Parmesan cheese finely so it melts smoothly into the hot dip within moments. [Grating]. [Precision Control]
- Perfect weighing - The Thermomix weighs the mozzarella directly in the mixing bowl, so the cheese-to-vegetable ratio is spot on. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- artichoke hearts
- Parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- garlic cloves
- shallot
- olive oil
- frozen spinach leaves
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- red pepper flakes