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  "attribution": {
    "author": "Flavor Folio",
    "publisher": "Flavor Folio"
  },
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  "image": {
    "alt": "Creamy baked spinach artichoke dip in a white bowl with blue and white tortilla chips",
    "credit": "Photo: Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0",
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    "width": 1024
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  "publishedAt": "2026-11-03T00:00:00Z",
  "recipe": {
    "categories": [
      "Appetizers",
      "Snacks"
    ],
    "cookMinutes": 30,
    "cuisine": "American",
    "dietTags": [
      "Vegetarian",
      "Gluten-Free"
    ],
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "ingredients": [
      {
        "item": "cream cheese",
        "note": "full-fat, softened to room temperature",
        "quantity": "8",
        "unit": "oz"
      },
      {
        "item": "sour cream",
        "quantity": "1/2",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "mayonnaise",
        "quantity": "1/4",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "garlic",
        "note": "finely grated or minced",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "cloves"
      },
      {
        "item": "lemon zest",
        "note": "from about 1 lemon",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "fresh lemon juice",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "kosher salt",
        "quantity": "1/2",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "black pepper",
        "note": "freshly ground",
        "quantity": "1/4",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "red pepper flakes",
        "note": "optional",
        "quantity": "1/4",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "ground nutmeg",
        "note": "a pinch",
        "quantity": "1/8",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "frozen chopped spinach",
        "note": "thawed",
        "quantity": "10",
        "unit": "oz"
      },
      {
        "item": "artichoke hearts",
        "note": "packed in water, drained and chopped",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "can (14 oz)"
      },
      {
        "item": "shredded low-moisture mozzarella",
        "note": "divided",
        "quantity": "1 1/2",
        "unit": "cups"
      },
      {
        "item": "finely grated Parmesan",
        "note": "divided",
        "quantity": "3/4",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "fresh chives",
        "note": "chopped, for garnish (optional)",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "tortilla chips, pita chips, toasted baguette or cut vegetables",
        "note": "for serving"
      }
    ],
    "keywords": [
      "spinach artichoke dip",
      "hot spinach artichoke dip",
      "baked spinach dip",
      "easy party dip",
      "make-ahead appetizer",
      "slow cooker spinach artichoke dip",
      "election night food",
      "watch party food",
      "game day dip",
      "holiday appetizer",
      "cheesy dip"
    ],
    "prepMinutes": 15,
    "servings": 10,
    "steps": [
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 5,
        "instruction": "Heat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the middle. Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish, 9-inch pie plate or 8x8-inch pan."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 5,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          10,
          11
        ],
        "instruction": "Wrap the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wring it out over the sink until no more liquid drips, about 3/4 cup of water. Pat the drained artichoke hearts dry and chop them into bite-size pieces. Getting both as dry as possible keeps the dip thick instead of watery."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 3,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          0,
          1,
          2,
          3,
          4,
          5,
          6,
          7,
          8,
          9
        ],
        "instruction": "In a large bowl, beat or stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until completely smooth. Mix in the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and nutmeg."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 2,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          12,
          13
        ],
        "instruction": "Fold in the spinach, artichokes, 1 cup of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan until evenly combined."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 2,
        "instruction": "Spread the mixture into the prepared dish and scatter the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan over the top."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 22,
        "instruction": "Bake until the dip is bubbling around the edges and hot in the center, 20 to 25 minutes."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 7,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          14,
          15
        ],
        "instruction": "For a golden top, switch the oven to broil and broil 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely. Let the dip rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with chives and serve warm with chips, bread or vegetables."
      }
    ],
    "summary": "Creamy, cheesy, bubbling spinach artichoke dip that is better than the restaurant version, brightened with lemon zest and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix it in 15 minutes, make it ahead, then bake or keep it warm in the slow cooker for an Election Night watch party, game day or holiday gathering.",
    "title": "Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip (Easy Baked or Slow Cooker, Make-Ahead)",
    "totalMinutes": 45
  },
  "recipeID": "20a6f466-258a-45af-a208-8dda464e3994",
  "revision": 1,
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "updatedAt": "2026-11-03T13:04:21.742171Z"
}