This recipe post for Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is sponsored by the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education.
Holiday parties, anyone? Who needs an EASY last minute crowd pleasing appetizer? Me…me…me!! Well this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is coming at ya!
We all need a good spinach artichoke dip in our life and this one is super easy since it’s all made in the slow cooker! Can I get an amen?! I love the convenience of slow cooker recipes, especially around this time of year when I’m already spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
With all the baking and Christmasing, this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip will save your appetizer life. Spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, and onions make this appetizer zesty and refreshing. And bonus points, this good news is this dip is GOOD FOR YOU!!! It’s made with Greek yogurt and lower fat cream cheese.
You’re gonna love it!
So I teamed up with the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education, to share some food safety tips along with this recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip. When I was in my dietetics curriculum we took several classes that focused on food safety since that is an important part of nutrition education.
Did you know, 1 in 6 people become sick from foodborne illness each year? I was shocked at how high those numbers are!! Children, older adults, and anyone with a compromised immune system are especially at risk.
Whether you’re cooking for your family or hosting a party this season, remember these food safety rules to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
CORE FOUR RULES OF FOOD SAFETY
Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often.
Separate: Don’t cross-contaminate.
Cook: Cook to the safe internal temperature.
Chill: Refrigerate or freeze promptly.
PFSE has launched the Story of Your Dinner consumer campaign, complete with a short animated video and fun kids activity placemats to teach about food safety. Kids are never too young to learn these important facts, including something as simple as hand washing!
Get the chips or crudites ready… this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is super yum!
PrintSlow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 120 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
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Who needs an EASY crowd pleasing appetizer? Get the chips or crudites ready… this Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is super yum!
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz.) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Wash your cutting boards and countertops with hot soapy water.
- Thaw all frozen ingredients in the refrigerator set at 40 degrees F or below or thaw in the microwave- do not thaw on the counter at room temperature. Do not use frozen ingredients in a slow cooker.
- To clean onion and garlic: remove outer skin, then rub by hand or scrub with a clean brush while rinsing under running tap water.
- Coat slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook dip on low temperature for 2 to 4 hours. Check for doneness with a food thermometer reading of 165 degrees F..
- Serve dip with tortilla chips, bread, or crudités.
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Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, registered dietitian and millennial mom of two active and hungry boys. Here on Love & Zest, you’ll find (mostly) healthy recipes to fuel the whole family and real life stories of modern motherhood. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.
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What a great holiday party dip! This will disappear fast!
Food safety is so important! Love the message here Kristina, and what a tasty dip, too!
I can never get enough of slow cooker recipes. This is perfect for the holiday season!
This looks so delicious! Such a perfect appetizer, especially for the holiday season. Love it!
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Your slow cooker spinach artichoke dip looks so creamy and delicious! Perfect appetizer for any holiday party!
I LOVE my slow cooker. And I really love spinach artichoke dip. Yum!
Love the greek yogurt twist on this classic! I be it’s a party favorite.
AMEN! A slow cooker spinach and artichoke dip would really be a life saver during the busy holidays! I love using greek yogurt in dips too so I’m glad there’s not a hint of sour cream. I had to look up what neufchatel cheese was and now I really want to try it! Delicious!
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Spinach artichoke dip is one of my favorite appetizers ever, and I love that you made this one with some greek yogurt added. I feel like most spinach artichoke dips are a trap — they sound healthy, what with the vegetables and all, but really they’re like a bajillion calories. This sounds much lighter, and still super yummy!
And good reminder about food safety — that’s such an important aspect of cooking at home, and I don’t see people talking about it enough!
I’ve been searching for a solid spinach dip for ages now, but most involve full fat cream or cream cheese. Love how yours is lightened up and made in the slow cooker. I totally need this!
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OMG I have never made spinach and artichoke dip in the slow cooker before – what a genius idea! And those rules are much-needed this time of year, especially when everyone is rushing around getting last minute gifts and organizing their Christmas dinner menus. Seriously, it’s okay to slow down, people!
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