Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

This spinach artichoke dip without mayo has all the flavor that we love in the traditional version, but it uses no mayo whatsoever. You won't notice the difference, however.

I love trying all variations of dip. When I decided to try to make this dip without mayo, I wasn't sure if it would pass the test, but it did!

Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

This was inspired by my other spinach artichoke dip recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing pasta chips recipe.

Ingredients

This recipe only takes simple ingredients to make. You'll find them all at your local grocery store.

• Ricotta cheese
• Softened, cubed cream cheese
• Grated parmesan cheese
• Unsalted butter, divided
• Minced garlic cloves
• Artichoke hearts
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Spinach
• All-purpose flour
• Heavy cream, divided
• Milk
• Mozzarella cheese pearls
• Crispy Fried onions
• Fresh chopped basil

See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

Instructions

It only takes a few simple steps to make this easy dip.

Step 1: Combine Cheeses and Heavy Cream

Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl and mix well until smooth.

Step 2: Saute the Veggies

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, add butter, garlic, shallot, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute for three minutes.

Step 3: Add the Spinach

Add the spinach to the pan and continue to cook until it wilts. Add the mixture to a bowl and set it aside.

Step 4: Make the Cream Sauce

Add the rest of the butter to the same pan and melt it. Then, add the flour and whisk. Cook the roux for about a minute.

Then slowly pour the remaining heavy cream and milk into the pan. Cook for about four minutes to thicken it and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 5: Combine All

Turn off the heat and add the cream cheese mixture to the pan and stir well to combine. Add the veggies and the mozzarella pearls to the pan and stir well.

Step 6: Bake

Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick spray and pour the contents of the pan into it. Top it with fried onions and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Garnish with chopped basil and more parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Hint: ALWAYS turn off the heat before adding the cream cheese mixture so it doesn't curdle.

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this spinach artichoke dip without mayo.

• Half and Half - If you don't have heavy cream, you can use half and half in a pinch.
• Sweet Onions - You can use sweet onions if you don't have shallots.
• Bottle Minced Garlic - If you don't have fresh garlic to mince, just use bottled minced garlic.

Variations

Want to personalize this spinach artichoke dip without mayo recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

• Spicy - Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
• Chow Mein - For an extra-crispy topping, try using chow mein noodles.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this buffalo chicken dip.

Storage

Store this dip in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips

Although this is a simple recipe to make, there are a few tips to remember to really make it fantastic.

• Only cook the spinach until it's wilted. It will cook more in the oven.
• Always turn off the heat before adding the cream cheese mixture to prevent curdling.
• Don't overcook your veggies. They'll continue to cook in the oven.

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Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

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