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spinach and artichoke dip in a pot on a braai stand

Cast-Iron Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Whip up this creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetiser that’s perfect for game day or a cosy night in.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • Canola oil, for grill grates
  • 220 g Cream cheese, at room temp
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 large Clove garlic, grated
  • 56 g Parmesan, grate (About ½ cup), divided
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 400 g Artichokes, drained and chopped
  • 250 g Frozen leaf spinach, thaw and squeezed dry
  • 1 small loaf Country bread, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Set up grill for direct and indirect cooking and heat to medium. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates with canola oil. 
  • In bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, garlic, ¼cup Parmesan and ½ tap each salt and pepper. Fold in artichokes and spinach. Transfer to 20 cm cast-iron skillet.  Top with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan and cover with aluminium foil. 
  • Place skillet over indirect heat and cook, covered, 10 mins. Remove foil and rotate skillet, keeping over indirect heat; cook uncovered, until bubbling and golden brown, 18 to 20 mins. Remove from grill.
  • Drizzle bread with olive oil and grill on direct heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 1 min.  Serve with dip. 

Notes

Photographed By MIKE GARTEN Prop Styling By ALEX MATA Food Styling By SIMON ANDREWS
Keyword Artichoke, Spinach