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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

    Published: Apr 22, 2022 · Modified: Jul 4, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    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.

    Overhead shot of spinach artichoke dip without mayo in a black oval-shaped baking dish topped with fried onions and cut basil leaves and placed on a wooden table.

    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.

    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Spinach Artichoke Dip.
    • 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

    Ricotta, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese in a small glass bowl.
    Heavy cream added to the cheese mixture in the small glass bowl.

    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

    Garlic, shallot, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes added to a pan of melted butter.
    Butter, garlic, shallot, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes sauté in a pan.

    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

    Spinach added to the pan.
    Spinach cooked into the sauté until wilted. The sauté is set aside inside a bowl.

    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

    Flour sprinkled on top of melted butter in a pan.
    Butter and flour mixed and cooked together for 1 minute in a pan.

    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.

    Heavy cream and milk poured into the pan slowly. Quarter cup at a time.
    Pinch of salt and pepper added to the pan.

    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

    Cream cheese added to the pan. The heat has been turned off.
    Mozzarella pearls added to the pan. Stir well.

    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

    9 by 13 casserole dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. The creamy spinach artichoke is poured into the dish from the pan.
    Fried onions added to the top of the creamy spinach artichoke.

    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.

    Triangle-shaped chip being dipped into spinach artichoke dip by hand. Half of the chip is covered in dip.

    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.
    Closeup shot of a spoonful of spinach artichoke dip without mayo over more dip in a large black baking dish

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    FAQ

    Do you have questions about spinach artichoke dip without mayo? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this spinach artichoke dip without mayo recipe.

    Who invented spinach artichoke dip?

    No one knows for sure, but we do know that it rose to popularity in the USA during the 50s when people started eating while watching TV.

    How long is this dip good?

    It will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    How do I reheat this dip?

    Bake it at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until it's hot and bubbly.

    Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Overhead shot of spinach artichoke dip without mayo in a black oval-shaped baking dish topped with fried onions and cut basil leaves and placed on a wooden table.

    Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

    Karin and Ken
    This spinach artichoke dip without mayo is rich, creamy, and loaded with all the classic flavor we love in the iconic dip.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 151 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • large skillet
    • small bowl
    • spoon
    • wooden spoon
    • Sharp knife
    • cutting board
    • mixing bowl
    • Rubber spatula
    • Cheese grater
    • 9 x 13 casserole dish

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup ricotta cheese
    • 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese softened and cubed
    • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan + more for topping
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter divided
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 shallot minced
    • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts
    • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
    • 5 cups Spinach
    • 3 tablespoon all purpose flour
    • ½ cup heavy cream, divided
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese pearls
    • 1 cup crispy fried onions
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and a frying pan over medium high heat.
    • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, and parmesan.
    • Mix well until smooth.
    • Add ¼ cup heavy cream.
    • Stir until incorporated.
    • Once the pan is hot, melt 2 tablespoon of butter, then add the garlic, shallot, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pan.
    • Sauté for 3 minutes. Stir regularly.
    • Add the spinach to the pan and stir.
    • Cook until wilted. (About 2 more minutes). Add all to a bowl and set aside. Return the pan to the stove.
    • Next, add remaining butter to the pan.
    • Once melted, sprinkle the flour over the butter.
    • Whisk.
    • Cook for 1 minute
    • Then slowly pour in the heavy cream and milk. ¼ cup at a time.
    • Cook for 4 minutes to thicken.
    • Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Turn off the heat, then add cream cheese.
    • Stir until well combined.
    • Add the spinach artichoke bowl.
    • Add mozzarella pearls to the pan and stir well.
    • Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the creamy spinach artichoke from the pan.
    • Top with fried onions.
    • Place into the oven on the center rack. Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Garnish with chopped basil and some more parmesan. Serve with chips and enjoy every bite!

    Notes

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2037IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Trisha says

      April 17, 2023 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      We jumped at the recipe because it has no mayo. We don't like mayo in our house. This dip is the best I have made. It's not hard to prepare and you can even freeze it. That's what I did with the leftovers. Thanks yay no mayo!

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      • Karin and Ken says

        April 17, 2023 at 7:26 pm

        We made this dip with my friend in mind that can’t eat mayo and now we make it occasionally for ourselves. We can eat mayo. This dip tastes that good! I’m glad you enjoyed it too. Thank you for letting me know. You made my day! All the best. Karin

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