Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This recipe is out of this world. I have made this about 7 times. Very easy to prepare, I mix everything in one baking dish, limit the mess. I use chive cream cheese spread, and parmesan cheese from the green can it works just as good if not better than the other. I think the key to this recipe is the fresh bacon (do not use the pre cooked bacon). I make this recipe in the morning and fry up the whole package of bacon (my family eats the rest for breakfast with eggs), I use slightly more bacon 9-10 slices. Also make sure you cut up the artichoke heart. Serve with tortilla chips and/or toasted bread slices on the side. Only serve a little at a time, keep the rest in a warm oven to keep extra yummy and hot!!! This is the BEST EVER!!!!

Great recipe although I didn’t have all the necessary ingredients, (looked this up spur of the moment) but, it was mmmmm mmmmm good! I used the 8 oz chive/onion crm cheese and had only a ½ cup of sour cream so I added a couple big spoonfuls of a Chipotle dip on hand. I used the Parm/Romano/Asiago cheese blend. I used a can of regular quartered Artichoke hearts (chopped up) as I personally don’t like the marinated ones (too oily). I followed another’s reviewers note of putting the bacon on top before baking - good tip! (I did add a few shakes of liquid smoke into dip mixture to compensate). I’m a garlic lover (I didn’t have the garlic/herb cheese spread) so I added a generous tsp of crushed garlic from a jar. I chopped the spinach but next time I’ll do as other reviewers have and process the artichokes & spinach to smooth the whole thing out as well as using the garlic/herb cheese spread instead of crm cheese. I think some finely chopped water chestnuts & toasted walnuts would incorporate well. This is a great base recipe and for anyone like me it’s a great starting point for experimenting with your own personal flair. I’m sure it’s super fixed exactly the way it’s written also! Note: I also froze ½ of the recipe as I made this just for myself. Too much for me to eat on my own as it is a bit on the rich side, but real satisfying when you just need to have something hot, cheesy, savory, sinful and delish! Glad I have some available for my next craving!!!

I haven't made this yet but I am hoping this will help anyone else out there! The garlic-herb cheese spread is probably the Aluoette brand that can be found at most grocery stores near the deli dept. with the gourmet cheeses (like Muenster, Gouda, etc.) It is wonderfully flavored and I am guessing it makes the difference in this recipe compared to others.

My husband loved this recipe! He wants me to add more bacon next time though. Kids didn't care for it, but I didn't expect that they would. My Mom, who said "Yuck" when I told her aobut it, tried it and really liked it.

I made this for a holiday party and it was almost gone before the guests finished arriving. Everyone loved it. At least three people have already asked for the recipe. By far the bet spinach dip I have ever made.

I don't like artichokes, but I LOVED this recipe! The bacon was a nice twist, and I also threw the artichokes and spinach in the food processor to decrease the stringy spinach and chunkier artichokes. Everyone loved it, and I've had multiple requests for the recipe. Thanks Mrs. Seals!!!

Oh my gosh, YUM! I first had this at a friend's house and I LITERALLY ate 3/4 of this alone. This is so easy to make. I got the bacon bits from the salad bar at a local super market, they are real and already crumbled so you save a step. This is so easy, just throw it all together and its done. I wouldn't change one single thing. I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

I made this for a Fourth of July BBQ, and everyone raved. It was gone in less than 15 minutes! I combined the spinach and artichokes in my food processor, and chopped them first before adding in all the dairy. I used Tastefully Simple's Bacon Bacon in place of the bacon strips. This will be my most requested item for potlucks, I just know!

This recipe was simple and delicious. I made it for my family at Christmas and everyone, even my husband who is a picky eater loved it. I did chop the artichoke hearts up so it would be easier to eat and I also cut the bacon into quarters with scissors before frying to make it easier to crumble. I would definetly recommend this and will make it again for parties.

Well Mrs. Seals, I'm glad your nana passed this wonderful recipe down to you so you could pass it on to us! It was delicious and everyone at our dinner party raved. Thanks so much!