Description
These Spinach and Artichoke Dip Cups turn the classic creamy, cheesy dip into perfectly portioned, crispy little bites. Flaky phyllo shells are packed with a rich spinach and artichoke filling that bakes up golden and bubbly. They’re simple to assemble, endlessly crowd-pleasing, and ideal for parties, holidays, or game day snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (10 oz / 280 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (4 oz / 115 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (15 oz) phyllo pastry cups (about 30–36 mini cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thaw the frozen spinach completely, then squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until everything is well combined, smooth, and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Arrange the phyllo pastry cups in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the spinach and artichoke mixture into each cup, filling them generously and mounding the tops slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cups cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze the spinach very dry to keep the filling from becoming watery.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the richest, creamiest texture.
- If using frozen phyllo cups, you can fill them straight from the freezer; no need to thaw first.
- The filling can be mixed a day or two ahead and chilled, then spooned into cups and baked before serving.
- Leftover cups can be reheated in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through and crisp again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cups
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: ≈2 g
- Sodium: ≈340 mg
- Fat: ≈15 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈7 g
- Fiber: ≈2 g
- Protein: ≈5 g
- Cholesterol: ≈25 mg
Keywords: spinach and artichoke dip cups, phyllo appetizers, party bites, holiday appetizer, game day snack