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]]> Have you been looking for a great egg dish to add to your next brunch or holiday breakfast? Look no further! These incredibly delicious and fluffy air fryer egg bites don’t just look fancy and mouthwatering, they also taste divine.

Perfectly seasoned eggs combined with cheese, spinach and peppers make an amazing protein-rich, gluten free, low-calorie and low-carb breakfast treat or snack. You can easily vary flavors by adding different mix-ins, such as bacon, ham or feta cheese.

Air fryer egg bites cut open on a plate.
Air fryer egg bites in an air fryer basket.
close up of cooked mini omelettes on a plate

They only take 5 minutes to prepare and cook up quickly and fluffy in the air fryer. You can also cook these vegetarian mini omelettes in the Instant Pot if you prefer.

WHAT IS AN EGG BITE?

Egg bites are whipped up eggs, flavored with spices and add-ins like cheese, spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms or bacon. They are crustless, cooked in bite sized molds in the air fryer or Instant Pot and come out incredibly light, flavorful and airy, much like a soufflé.

❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EGG BITE RECIPE

✔️ Egg bites are light, airy and the perfect hand held breakfast.

✔️ They take just 5 minutes to prepare. Then pour it into the silicone molds and air fry for just a few more minutes!

✔️ These delicious egg snacks are low-calorie and low-carb.

✔️ You can easily vary the mix-ins to satisfy everyone’s taste. Try your other favorite vegetables or meats.

✔️ Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Vegetarian

cooked egg bites on a plate

INGREDIENTS

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for air fryer egg bites, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

You may have all of these mini omelette ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

  • Eggs
  • Milk: Whole milk works great in this recipe.
  • Spinach: We used fresh spinach and wilted it in a pan before using. You can also try using frozen spinach, just make sure you squeeze out all the water before putting it into the molds.
  • Red Bell Pepper: Any color bell pepper works great. These egg bites are also a great way of using up any other cooked vegetable leftovers.
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cheddar Cheese: We used sharp cheddar with this recipe, but Monterey Jack or Gruyere cheese would also be great choices.
  • Ground Mustard

VARIATIONS: Try Different Add-ins!

Instead of spinach and bell pepper, you can add other mix-ins to your egg bites. We also love:

  • crumbled up bacon
  • ham
  • cooked breakfast sausage
  • mushrooms
  • crumbled up feta and olives
  • smoked salmon and chives.

It is important that you don’t add too many add-ins into your egg bites or they will not stay together well. Add-ins that increase moisture may need to be cooked slightly longer.

ingredients for air fryer egg bites

INSTRUCTIONS

This section shows how to cook vegetable egg bites in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, nutritional information, to print the recipe or to have the recipe scaled to double or triple, see the recipe card below.

PREPARE: Lightly grease a silicone egg bite mold.

🔴 TIP: We highly recommend using a silicone mold, as these cook up the eggs perfectly and make them easy to remove once cooked.

Eggs, cheese and ingredients in a food processor.
chopped spinach and bell peppers in a skillet

BLEND EGGS: In a blender or food processor, blend eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper and ground mustard. Blend until smooth.

🔴 TIP: Don’t skip blending your egg mixture in a blender or food processor, whisking eggs and cheese by hand is tempting but blending creates a very fluffy egg bite that’s spongy and moist.

SAUTÉ VEGETABLES: Dice vegetables and sauté in a skillet on medium heat until wilted. Divide vegetables between egg cups.

🔴 TIP: Do not overstuff your egg bites, adding too many mix-ins will make the egg bites fall apart.

Pouring eggs into egg bite cups.
Placing cover over egg bite cups.

FILL CUPS: Pour eggs into egg cups. Leave a little space at the top of each cup. Cover silicone egg mold with a silicone lid or loosely tent with foil.

Air fryer egg bites in an air fryer basket.
Cooked air fryer egg bites with spinach and peppers.

COOK: Cook for 15 minutes at 340°F in the air fryer, or until egg bites start to pop up. They’ll pop up above the top of the mold, about 1 or 2 inches, depending on how full they are.

🔴 TIP: Monitor your egg bites, Some air fryers cook unevenly. If one side starts cooking faster than the other, rotate the silicone egg mold 180° so the other side cooks evenly. Cooking time varies based on how full your egg cups are and the size of your air fryer.

SERVE: Allow to cool for a minute then serve.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Air Fryer – This recipe cooks up perfectly in the air fryer. If you don’t own an air fryer, check out our instructions on how to make this recipe in an instant pot.

Silicone egg bite mold with lid – These cook up the eggs perfectly and make them easy to remove once cooked.

Blender or Food processor – Blending your eggs will make sure your egg bites turn out spongy and moist.

HOW TO MAKE EGG BITES IN THE INSTANT POT

Egg bites also cook very well in an Instant Pot. They’re quick, easy and no fuss. For more information please see our Instant Pot egg bites post.

⚠️ TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER EGG BITES

Follow these tips to make the best air fryer egg bites.

✔️ Use a silicone mold for egg bites. These cook up the eggs perfectly and make them easy to remove once cooked.

✔️ Blend your egg mixture. Whisking eggs and cheese by hand is tempting but blending in a blender or food processor creates a very fluffy egg bite that’s spongy and moist.

✔️ Do not add too many fillings. Too many add-ins will make the egg bites fall apart.

✔️ Use a silicone lid or foil. Plastic lids will melt.

✔️ Monitor your egg bites. Some air fryers cook unevenly. If one side starts cooking faster than the other, rotate the silicone egg mold 180° so the other side cooks evenly.

✔️ Watch your cooking time. Cooking time varies based on how full your egg cups are and the size of your air fryer. Egg bites are cooked through when they’ve popped up above the mold. 

✔️ Don’t worry if your egg bites fall, like a soufflé, egg bites will start to deflate when they cool.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Let your air fryer egg bites cool completely. Store them in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Egg bites can also be frozen in an airtight, freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Let your egg bites defrost in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight. They can easily be reheated in the microwave or air fryer at 340ºF for 1-2 minutes.

AIR FRYER EGG BITES in silicone mold.
Egg bites on a plate.
Egg bites on a plate, one cut in half

WHAT TO SERVE WITH EGG BITES

Serve these vegetarian mini omelettes with a healthy side dish, such as our incredibly tasty Italian Salad for a light lunch.

Air fryer egg bites also make a great addition to a brunch or breakfast table. Serve them with avocado slices or toast, German Oven Pancakes, Breakfast Biscuit Bites, Egg Salad Sandwiches, fresh fruit and our super yummy Raspberry Lemon Bread.

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If you love love air fryer egg bites you’ll enjoy our other egg recipes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking air fryer egg muffins.

Can I cook my egg bites uncovered?

It is possible to cook your egg bites uncovered. However, they will likely dry out more and cook quicker. Adjust cook time to 11-13 minutes. For moist, fluffy egg bites, we recommend using a lid.

Are egg bites healthy?

Egg bites are definitely a healthy snack or breakfast choice. They are low-carb, low-calorie and packed with nutritious veggies and protein.

air fryer egg bites with spinach and red peppers.
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Air Fryer Egg Bites

Egg bites are moist, spongy and super yummy mini omelettes that are packed with veggies and protein. They are the perfect hand held breakfast or snack.
Course breakfast
Cuisine American, vegetarian
Keyword air fryer egg bites, egg bites in air fryer, mini omelettes, Starbucks copycat egg bites, vegetable egg bites
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 7 egg bites
Calories 94kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

  • silicone egg bite mold
  • silicone mold cover or foil
  • knife and cutting board
  • cast iron pan or other cooking pan
  • Food Processor or blender
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup fresh spinach chopped
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp ground mustard

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a silicone egg bite mold.
  • Sauté spinach and bell peppers lightly in a sauté pan with a little oil or cooking spray to wilt the vegetables.
    Peppers and spinach in a cast iron pan.
  • Divide the vegetables evenly in the bottom of the egg molds.
    sautéed vegetables in egg mold
  • In a blender or food processor, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, cheese and mustard. Blend on high speed for 10-15 seconds until eggs, cheese and spices are well blended.
    Eggs, cheese and ingredients in a food processor.
  • Place silicone mold into the air fryer basket/tray.
  • Pour egg mixture into silicone mold. Leave a little space at the top of each mold so they don't overflow when cooking.
    Pouring eggs into egg bite cups.
  • Cover the mold with a silicone cover or cover loosely with foil if you don't have a silicone lid.
    Placing cover over egg bite cups.
  • Cook for 10 minutes at 340ºF in the air fryer. Open air fryer and rotate the mold 180º to prevent one side from cooking faster than the other.
    closed egg mold in air fryer
  • Cook covered for 5 more minutes or until egg bites start to pop up.
  • Remove cover and cook until all 7 of the egg bites have popped up above the mold like a souffle and are cooked through, approximately 1-5 minutes, depending on your air fryer and how full they are.
    Air fryer egg bites in an air fryer basket.
  • Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Invert the mold onto a plate to remove egg bites.
  • Serve while warm.
    Air fryer egg bites cut open on a plate.

Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • Air fryers cook differently. If your air fryer is about the same size as your mold, you might want to keep the center egg cup empty because the outer eggs will cook faster than the center one.
  • You can cook uncovered but they will dry out more and cook quicker. Adjust cook time to 11-13 minutes.
  • If you hand whisk the eggs, milk, cheese and spices your egg bites will have a different texture. They’ll be more like omelets or oven baked egg casseroles.
  • Add other add-ins like bacon, ham or mushrooms if you want. Do not put too many add-ins into your egg bites or they will not stay together well. Add-ins that increase moisture may need to be cooked slightly longer.
Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with fresh fruit, sliced tomatoes or toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

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]]> https://familydinners.com/air-fryer-egg-bites/feed/ 0 Turkey Meatballs with Spinach https://familydinners.com/turkey-meatballs-with-spinach/ https://familydinners.com/turkey-meatballs-with-spinach/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:21:52 +0000 https://familydinners.com/?p=3964 Healthy spinach and turkey meatballs are perfect for spaghetti, baking into a sub or any way you'd use meatballs.

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]]> These turkey and spinach meatballs are great for meal prepping and freezing for later. They are also made with simple ingredients so your grocery trip will be fairly short, along with the cooking time because only take 20 minutes.

Don’t be fooled just because these are healthy meatballs. Not only are they filling, but there are so many ways to serve them. Turkey meatballs are also a lean alternative to ground beef, but are still super tasty.

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TURKEY MEATBALL INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

  • Meat: We are using ground turkey, you could also use beef, pork, or chicken.
  • Egg.
  • Breadcrumbs: Regular or panko will work.
  • Grated parmesan cheese.
  • Spices: Parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  • Veggies: Onion and spinach.
  • Garlic: Mince your own cloves, or use store bought.
  • Oil: Extra virgin olive oil works well.
ingredients to make healthy meatballs with spinach and turkey

SIMILAR RECIPES

Here are other variations of the recipe you may enjoy.

spinach and turkey meatballs in a serving dish with tongs

INSTRUCTIONS

If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

  • medium bowl
  • measuring cups
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • knife

PREHEAT OVEN: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, use your hands to mix.

KITCHEN TIP

You can wear gloves to mix meat to prevent sticking to your hands.

  • turkey meatball ingredients in a glass bowl
  • turkey meatball ingredients mixed in a bowl

KITCHEN TIP

If you prefer, sauté the onion and spinach in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding to the meat mixture. This will create a softer onion in the meatball.

FORM MEATBALLS: Roll the meat mixture in your hands to form 30 equal sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.

COOKING TIME: Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes, then switch the oven to broil. Broil until the baked turkey meatballs are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

  • hand scooping turkey meatball with a melon ball spoon
  • baking sheet with parchment paper and six rows of four meatballs, uncooked

KITCHEN TIP

If you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time longer.

SERVE: Serve with your favorite side dish or in our marinara sauce.

  • cooked turkey meatballs on a baking sheet with parchment papers
  • bowl of turkey meatballs
picking up a turkey meatball from a small serving bowl

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Place cooked meatballs in a freezer bag once they have cooled and freeze for up to 2 months. If you are going to freeze them before cooking, place the meatballs on the baking in the freezer for 30 minutes then transfer them to a ziploc bag.

Defrosting: Allow the meatballs to thaw overnight before cooking.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WAYS TO USE LEFTOVERS

TURKEY MEATBALL SUBS: Spoon marinara onto your favorite sub rolled along with mozzarella cheese.

SLIDERS: Add the leftover meatballs to Hawaiian rolls to make sliders.

PASTA: Try serving these with Fettuccine Pesto sauce on top of your favorite noodles.

CALZONE: Make a meatball calzone.

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Turkey and Spinach Meatballs

These healthy turkey spincach meatballs are cooked prefect everytime and are simple to make for a main course dinner or as an appetizer.
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 43kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

  • 1.25 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½-¾ cup fresh spinach finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh onion finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet.
  • Add all the ingredients to a medium sized bowl.
    turkey meatball ingredients in a glass bowl
  • Grease your hands with a little oil. Form 30 equal size meatballs, rolling them so they are round. The turkey mixture will be soft. If they’re sticking to your hands, re-oil your hands. Place on your baking sheet.
    baking sheet with parchment paper and six rows of four meatballs, uncooked
  • Cook for 10 minutes. Turn oven to broil. Broil until meatballs are golden and internal temperature is 165°F.
    cooked turkey meatballs on a baking sheet with parchment papers
  • Remove from the oven and enjoy.
    bowl of turkey meatballs

Notes

  • If you prefer, sauté the onion and spinach in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding to the meat mixture. This will create a softer onion in the meatball.
  • You can wear gloves to mix meat to prevent sticking to your hands.
  • Refrigerate meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time longer.
  • Optional: saute the onions and spinach before adding to the meat mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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This cold pasta salad is fresh and healthy! Our delicious baked salmon pairs perfectly with fresh ingredients and a lemon dill vinaigrette. Perfect for salmon leftovers with salmon, pasta, spinach and the best sauce! This salmon pasta salad is a cross between a cucumber salad and salmon pasta. Perfect for a make ahead meal.

This makes a great weeknight meal. You can use leftovers and even toss it all together in the morning then refrigerate and pull out at dinner time.

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Salmon pasta salad is full of fresh and healthy ingredients.

Enjoy this as a full meal with these other recipe:

  • Protein: Baked Salmon – Make this one night and use the leftovers for the cold pasta salad!
  • Dressing: Lemon Dill Vinaigrette – This vinaigrette is great on salads, pasta, and as a marinade for fish or chicken.
  • Bread: Easy Parmesan French Bread – Buy a french bread and dress it up with this delicious spread!
  • Drink: Red Wine Sangria – This is one of my all time favorite sangria recipes. Use the rest of the wine leftover from your marinara recipe.
  • Dessert: Chocolate Lasagna – This needs no introduction!
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What is Cold Pasta Salad?

This is a cross between a pasta salad and a cucumber salad with salmon. We love this cold but you can definitely serve it while the pasta and salmon are warm. The Lemon dill vinaigrette really brings it all together.

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Possible Variations

  • Add peppers: Add your favorite bell peppers, diced.
  • Make it pesto: Skip the lemon dill vinaigrette and the dill in the recipe and toss with some fresh pesto!
  • Add onions: This cold pasta salad tastes great if you add slices of red onions.
  • Add olives: If you love kalamata olives try slicing some and adding them to this cold pasta salad.
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Salmon Pasta Salad Ingredients:

This salmon salad has some essential ingredients. Feel free to add any other favorites!

  • Pasta: Use your favorite cooked pasta. For a gluten free option use a good lentil rotini.
  • Vegetables: Fresh cucumbers and spinach are delicious in this cold pasta salad. You can also add red peppers and red onion to the cucumber salad.
  • Salmon: We love this baked salmon recipe. Use salmon leftovers or make it especially for this salmon, pasta, spinach, cucumber salad.
  • Herbs: We love using dill.
  • Salt + Pepper
  • Cold Pasta Salad Dressing: We love this lemon dill vinaigrette in this salmon cucumber salad. It’s also great as a marinade.
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Salmon pasta salad ingredients.

FAQs About Cold Pasta Salad

How long can you refrigerate salmon pasta salad?

Once you’ve mixed the ingredients together, the fresh vegetables will taste best if you refrigerate and eat within 1-2 days.

Can you freeze salmon pasta salad?

No. This will not freeze and defrost well.

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How to Make Salmon Pasta Salad:

1. Add salad ingredients.

Toss together cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, spinach, dill, and lemon juice.

2. Drizzle with lemon dill vinaigrette.

Drizzle some of the lemon dill vinaigrette onto your pasta. Measure as little or as much as you want to your taste.

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    Drizzle your lemon dill vinaigrette on top.

3. Add salmon.

Add the salmon and toss lightly. The more you toss the salmon the more it will flake into smaller pieces. If you prefer larger pieces do not toss a lot. If you like smaller pieces then toss away.

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Refrigerate or eat immediately. Serve with a good crusty bread and a tasty drink!

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Salmon Pasta Salad

A fresh, light salad with protein-rich salmon, crisp vegetables, a filling pasta base, and bright, flavorful lemon-dill vinaigrette.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked lemon-dill salmon, cucumbers, hot spinach dip, lemon dill vinaigrette, pasta, salmon pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 301kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. rotini pasta cooked and drained
  • ½ English cucumber sliced
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
  • ⅛ cup fresh dill chopped
  • fresh lemon juice and/or zest to taste
  • 8 oz. cooked salmon
  • 1 recipe lemon dill vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Toss together cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, spinach, dill, and lemon juice.
  • Top with salmon and vinaigrette.

Notes

Use this lemon dill vinaigrette recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1230IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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]]> https://familydinners.com/salmon-pasta-salad/feed/ 1 Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip With Cream Cheese https://familydinners.com/hot-spinach-dip/ https://familydinners.com/hot-spinach-dip/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:32:19 +0000 https://familydinners.com/?p=618 The tastiest and best hot spinach dip recipe with artichokes! Perfect for game day or an appetizer. The whole family loves this dip!

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Whether it’s game day or a before dinner appetizer, hot artichoke spinach dip with cream cheese is the way to go. Dip bread, chips or apple slices into it and you might not have room for the actual meal. This is the best baked spinach dip recipe and is naturally gluten free.

With just a few minutes of prep you can start making this crowd pleasing hot dip. Whip it up quickly or have the kids make it!

yellow corn chip being dipped into hot cheesy spinach and artichoke dip in a black cast iron pan
Dip a chip in the cheesy hot spinach dip.

What is Artichoke Spinach Dip with Cream Cheese?

Hot artichoke spinach dip with cream cheese is a classic American hors d’oeuvre. It is usually made with a mixture of cheeses and cream cheese and then baked. It is often made with canned artichoke hearts, like our recipe. Many recipes call for frozen spinach or other canned ingredients but we love this fresh version the best!

hot spinach dip collage - spinach being sauteed, cheese ingredients added to spinach, baked hot artichoke and spinach dip and bread dipped into dip.

Use an Oven Proof Pan:

There are ways to work around this but, ideally, you need an oven safe pan for this recipe because the last step is to bake the dip. You’ll cook it on the stove then transfer to the oven. Cast iron pans are usually my go-to for stove to oven recipes. You can also use enamel covered cast iron or any other pans that are oven safe.

Alternatively, transfer the dip to an oven safe pan before baking.

birds eye view of cheesy hot spinach and artichoke dip in black cast iron pan on dark counter.

The Best Things To Pair With This Dip

  • Apples: Slice up apples and enjoy the cheesy goodness with apples.
  • Veggie sticks: Try carrots or bell peppers with the dip.
  • Tortilla chips: Tortilla chips are great with this dip because they’re sturdy and less likely to break off when you dip in cheese like some other types of chips.
  • Pita chips: I love these in dips because they’re sturdy and crunchy.
  • Bread: Slice up your favorite french bread or baguette.
  • Chicken bites: Cut up cooked chicken cubes to dip into this hot spinach and artichoke dip. YUMMY!
birds eye view of hand dipping bread in cheesy hot spinach dip pan.

Make it a Meal!

Turn this recipe into a whole meal! It pairs well with:

Ingredients:

  • Cheese + Butter: Use a salted butter in this dip. You’ll include a few types of cheeses. We prefer grated jack cheese or mozzarella as well as fresh grated parmesan cheese. Don’t forget the cream cheese and sour cream!
  • Vegetables: Fresh spinach is the key to this recipe. You can use frozen if that’s all you have. Fresh minced garlic is always better than garlic powder as well. Canned artichoke hearts are the best in the dip.
cheesy hot spinach dip with artichokes ingredients including cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, sour cream, butter, fresh spinach and garlic
Gather your dip ingredients.

Possible Variations

  • Omit the artichokes: If you don’t like artichokes or don’t have any simply omit them.
  • Make it spicy: When you add the garlic, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Add beans: Use your favorite canned beans (rinsed) when you add the cheese, before baking.
  • Add more veggies: Dice up onion or red bell pepper in small pieces and sauté with the spinach.
yellow corn chip being dipped into hot cheesy spinach and artichoke dip in a black cast iron pan
Dip chips in the cheesy hot spinach dip.

How to Make the Dip Gluten Free

Good news! This hot spinach did is naturally gluten free. Check your bread and ships to make sure they are gluten free. Or use apples, veggies and chicken to dip.

How to Make the Dip Vegetarian

More good news! This is also naturally vegetarian. I wouldn’t try to make this vegan, however. There is too much dairy in it to substitute everything.

Golden cheesy top on a pan of cheesy spinach dip

How to Make Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: In a medium skillet, sauté the spinach and the garlic in the butter until spinach wilts and the garlic is fragrant. If you’re adding other vegetables do it now.

fresh spinach being sauteed in black cast iron pan for hot spinach dip
Add spinach, garlic and butter to pan and saute until spinach is wilted.

Step 3: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of the jack cheese, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, and the drained artichoke hearts. Stir in the spinach mixture until evenly combined.

Step 4: Spread mixture back into an oven-safe skillet or into a baking dish.

Cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream and artichoke hearts are added to the sauteed spinach until melted in black cast iron pan.
Add the rest of the ingredients to spinach dip.

Step 5: Top with remaining cheese. Yum!

Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until brown and bubbly. You can also broil for the last few minutes for more browning on the top.

Cheese added to top of creamy hot spinach dip then baked until the cheese melts.
Bake cheese on the top of the hot spinach dip.

Serve while it’s still warm! We like to gather around the pan and eat but you can spoon into individual dishes if you prefer.

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crusty bread being dipped into hot cheesy spinach and artichoke dip in a black cast iron pan
Dip crusty bread in the cheesy hot spinach dip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long can you store artichoke spinach artichoke dip in the refrigerator?

A. You can store spinach artichoke dip in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or eat cold.

Q. How long can you store spinach artichoke dip in the freezer?

A. It isn’t recommended to freeze dairy based dips in the freezer.

Q. Can hot spinach dip with cream cheese be made ahead?

A. Follow all the steps until baking. Cover and store the dip in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to bake (within 3 days), take dip out of the refrigerator and follow step 6 for baking. You may need to add more time because the dip will be cold.

crusty bread being dipped into hot cheesy spinach and artichoke dip in a black cast iron pan
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Hot Spinach Dip

Delicious hot spinach dip is filled with cheesy spinach, artichokes and gooey goodness. This dip recipe is perfect as a party dip or as an appetizer.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword artichoke, cheese, dip, hot spinach dip, spinach, spinach artichoke dip
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 256kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2-3 cloves
  • 4-5 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups grated jack or mozarella cheese divided (we like jack for added flavor)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 15 oz. can of quartered artichoke hearts drained

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium skillet, saute the spinach and the garlic in the butter until spinach wilts and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of the jack cheese, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, and the drained artichoke hearts. Stir in the spinach mixture until evenly combined.
  • Spread mixture back into an oven-safe skillet or into a baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until brown and bubbly. You can also broil for the last few minutes for more browning on the top.
  • Serve warm with toasts, tortilla chips, raw veggies, or crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1849IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 1mg
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