Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ridiculously cheesy, our Applebee's copycat Instant Pot spinach artichoke dip will definitely be a crowd-pleaser that'll you'll make time and again for football game days, holiday get-togethers, and anytime you need a hearty favorite appetizer.

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• Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Ingredient Notes
• Step by Step Instructions
• Recipe Tips
• Common Questions
• Hot Dip Recipes

 

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

It's a super creamy dip combining delicious artichoke hearts and frozen spinach with a blend of multiple kinds of cheese, with seasoning including garlic and a hint of cayenne, to create one of the best spinach dip recipes out there that just takes 20 minutes! It's a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

Making either an artichoke dip or a spinach artichoke dip is always a welcomed site at all of our family get-togethers, game day parties, and even during the holidays. It always gets devoured in 5 minutes at parties! And pressure cooking makes it even faster and easier.

The first change compared to the classic recipe is adding more cheese because a good spinach artichoke dip is one that is super cheesy and creamy. If you have ever had Applebee's spinach artichoke dip, you know what we are talking about.

Why You'll Love This!

• Our spinach artichoke dip recipe is a super easy dump-and-go recipe that needs just 10 minutes of prep time meaning you can spend more time with your guest than in the kitchen.
• With a pressure cook time of just 3 minutes, it comes together ridiculously quickly.
• Even though we are making our spinach dip with frozen spinach there is no need to drain it - just dump it right in the Instant Pot!
• The best part?! This is a keto spinach and artichoke dip recipe in addition to being low-carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free.

We love this recipe so much it inspired our spinach cream cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe!

And after making spinach dip recipes like ours, be sure to try out other hot dips like our crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe, our oven-baked artichoke chili dip (no spinach), and our stove-top keto chicken dip. Plus we have tons of Instant Pot recipes on our site too if you love pressure cooking.

Ingredient Notes

• canned artichoke hearts - use the canned artichoke hearts in water, not the marinated-in oil variety
• chicken broth - or chicken stock
• frozen chopped spinach - you can substitute an equal amount by weight of fresh spinach, but frozen sure is handy and already prepped
• Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella cheese - shred your own instead of buying pre-shredded since the pre-shredded cheeses don't melt as well due to the starch
• grated parmesan cheese - or romano cheese
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• cream cheese
• garlic salt - a mix of salt and garlic powder can be swapped in it's place
• green onions
• cayenne pepper
• pinch of red pepper flakes

** Get the full recipe instructions at the bottom of the post in the recipe card **

Variations

• Spinach - Fresh spinach can be substituted for frozen, just use the same amount by weight.
• Chicken - Add a can of drained precooked chicken to make an Instant Pot spinach artichoke chicken dip.
• Cheese - The dip is extra cheesy, feel free to cut back if desired.

Equipment

A Pressure Cooker - This is the Instant Pot model that we used. 

Diet Adaptions

• Keto/Low-Carb - While our spinach artichoke dip is low-carb and keto-friendly, steer clear of low-fat dairy options as well as pre-shredded cheese, both of which contain hidden carbs.

Step by Step Instructions

We are going to start with softened cream cheese and then layer all of the ingredients into the Instant Pot where they will be transformed into a delicious Instant Pot spinach and artichoke dip.

Prep

Soften the cream cheese. The easiest way to soften cream cheese is in the microwave. Cut the 8 oz block of cheese into big cubes and cook on high in the microwave for 15 seconds.

Assemble

In this order, add the chicken broth, canned artichoke, frozen spinach, 8 oz softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onion, salt, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of red pepper to your Instant Pot.

Stir to combine. It doesn't need to be perfectly smooth but mixed as best as possible. Don't worry, it's not going to burn!

Pressure Cook

Pressure cook for 3 mins on Manual (Pressure Cook) High. 

When it's done cooking under pressure, do a Quick Release. 

Slowly mix in the mozzarella and shredded parmesan cheese, a little bit at a time until blended.

Garnish the spinach artichoke dip with fresh Italian parsley or chopped green onions.

Serve with vegetable sticks, corn chips, pita chips, tortilla chips, or bread cubes. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• For best results, incorporate the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses a handful at a time rather than adding them both at the same time. This allows the cheese to fully incorporate.
• Softened cream cheese is recommended so you can stir the ingredients well before pressure cooking. You can soften the cream cheese by leaving it out on the counter for 30-60 minutes prior to making your spinach artichoke dip instant pot recipe, or by cutting the cheese into cubes and microwaving it for 15-second intervals.
• Make sure that the dairy products you're using, like sour cream and cream cheese, are full-fat. Anything that's low-fat or non-fat could curdle when cooked under pressure.

Common Questions

Hot Dip Recipes

If you love hot spinach dip recipes, be sure to try our other hot dip recipes too!

• Buffalo chicken dip with canned chicken
• Chili artichoke dip
• Instant Pot spinach artichoke dip
• Elotes dip (Mexican corn dip)
• Shredded buffalo chicken dip