This easy artichoke dip is the perfect party appetizer — cheesy, hot, bubbly, and full of flavor. It’s packed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, lemon and parmesan. Serve with baguette slices, crackers, pita or fresh vegetables.
It’s dip season — appetizer season, cheesy dip season — whatever you call it, this is the kind of make-ahead snack everyone loves. Around the holidays and at gatherings, easy dips are lifesavers: they travel well, they can be prepared ahead, and they please a crowd.
This artichoke dip is creamy, melty and full of savory notes. Roasted red peppers add sweetness, lemon brightens the mix, and lots of parmesan gives it a salty, nutty finish. Bake it until golden and bubbly, then serve immediately with crunchy toasts or pita for scooping.
The dip is simple yet impressive. I love that the artichokes take center stage — not spinach or bacon — so the flavor is distinct and artichoke-forward. It’s one of those dishes that disappears fast at parties; once people taste it, they keep coming back for more.
Serve this dip with whatever dippers you prefer: the crunchiest crackers, toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or homemade pita. Homemade pita is light and fluffy and worth making if you have time, but store-bought dippers work great too.
The recipe is forgiving and perfect for prepping ahead. Combine the ingredients, refrigerate until you’re ready to bake, then pop it in the oven. It’s hot, cheesy, and ideal for happy hour or any gathering where you want an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
What’s in this bubbly bowl: parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, basil and oregano, salt and pepper. That’s it — simple ingredients that combine into something rich and delicious.
- Parmesan cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic
- Artichoke hearts
- Roasted red peppers
- Lemon
- Basil and oregano
- Salt and pepper
Make it ahead: mix the ingredients, refrigerate, and bake when you’re ready. Bake until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling. Finish with a sprinkle of extra parmesan and fresh chives for color and an extra hit of flavor.
Easy Artichoke Dip
Artichoke Dip
6
to 8 people
15 mins
25 mins
40 mins
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Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 cups parmesan, plus extra for topping
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon basil and 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives, for topping
- Pita, crackers or baguette slices for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, parmesan, minced garlic, chopped artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt and pepper until well combined. Transfer to a baking dish, pie plate or individual ramekins.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is golden, bubbly and melty. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with extra parmesan and fresh chives. Serve immediately with pita, baguette slices or crackers.
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