The next time you make spinach artichoke dip, add a dollop to some phyllo cups to make these Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Cups! This homemade spinach and artichoke dip is perfect for the holidays!
You’ve heard me say before, and you’ll hear me say it again- one of the things that I miss most about Ohio is how fabulous the grocery stores were. In fact, there were so many specialty departments with fabulous ready-prepared foods that you never felt like you weren’t in a major metropolitan area. Giant Eagle rocks – I might move back to Akron just for that.
One of the things that they used to offer in their cheese department was a fabulous spinach artichoke dip cheese spread. It was great cold on crackers or chips and AMAZING when heated up. It morphed into an even better version of the spinach artichoke dip that is a popular frequenter on restaurant appetizer menus.
One year at our Christmas party I had an idea to fill the ready-made phyllo cups with this dip and bake them. It might’ve been one of the best food related ideas that I ever had, because that year, and every year thereafter, they were always the first appetizer to be completely wiped out. I really wanted to figure out how to re-create it and I’m super happy to say that I succeeded. Cheesy and melty and full of spinach.
For this spinach artichoke cheese dip recipe, you will need:
- [easyazon_link identifier=”B00Q1V8GIK” locale=”US” tag=”gogogogo03-20″]Phyllo cups.[/easyazon_link] The only brand I know of is Athens.
- [easyazon_link identifier=”B01HSTCH0Q” locale=”US” tag=”gogogogo03-20″]A Mixing bowl[/easyazon_link]. I use a set like this.
- [easyazon_link identifier=”B00XBC3T6Q” locale=”US” tag=”gogogogo03-20″]Baking sheets.[/easyazon_link]
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Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup of well-drained previously frozen chopped spinach
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts
- 3 T cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I used low fat
- 2 cups shredded 6 blend Italian cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 pkg 15-count frozen phyllo cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl, stir together the spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheese and garlic salt.
- Spoon dip into cups and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until filling is melted and the shells begin to brown. Serve immediately.
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
The PERFECT appetizer! And I can totally relate to a lack of decent grocery stores since I live in the middle of nowhere and we have literally ONE store for the entire county. 🙂
Jacqueline says
Oh my god, seriously? I don’t know how you do it!
Joanne says
Jacqueline, these are perfect for a party! By the way, I live in Cuyahoga Falls, and we have a brand new Giant Eagle store in a newly renovated shopping center. I think you can find just about anything at that store!
Jacqueline says
Thank you Joanne! I am so jealous of you. One of my best friends lives in the Falls and sent me pictures of the new GE there. I swear, I want to move in! Talk about gorgeous. If they still have the spinach artichoke dip in the cheese department, skip some steps and buy that- I would be if I was still there!!
pat bell says
Publix best grocery store in the world
Jacqueline says
You don’t even know how good you have it up there.
The Gifted Gabber says
Shared! This look ah-mazing! Going into my holiday party rotation. — Came across you on Boss Lady Recipe Sharing. 🙂 — Amy @ http://thegiftedgabber.com/
Jacqueline says
Thank you so much! I promise that you won’t be disappointed.
Caryn says
Looks delicious!! Have you ever made the filling a day in advance and just kept refrigerated until you were ready to fill shells and bake?
Jacqueline says
I almost ALWAYS do this, actually!
Shannon says
I have phyllo sheels. Do you think I can use them if cut and placed in muffin pan?
Jacqueline says
Absolutely!
Wilhelmina says
These will totally be happening at all of our holiday parties this season! Genius idea!
Brandi says
What a creative way to serve artichoke dip. Great appetizer and would be great for my next party.
Marti says
I make these again and again. Sometimes my husband and I just have several of these for our dinner! I find this mix fills 45 phyllo cups so I always buy 3 packages.
Maria Munson says
Can these be made with already made artichoke dip? (asking for a lazy friend :D)
Jacqueline says
From another lazy friend, absolutely!
Rick says
Made the dip this evening in preparation for our Christmas Eve dinner. Baked 4 for a taste test and they were very good.
wendy says
I tried these for the first time last Christmas Eve. HUGE success. I have added them to the permanent appetizer list!