Artichoke Mascarpone Dip- A creamy Artichoke Dip that’s made extra rich with the use of mascarpone cheese. It’s absolutely heavenly. There’s a little spinach added in, but this is predominantly an artichoke dip.
Mascarpone Cheese
I’ve been infatuated with mascarpone cheese ever since making this Asparagus Gratin. It has become my favorite asparagus dish ever. Then I made Salmon topped with Mascarpone Spinach and I became convinced that mascarpone should be added to just about everything. There are no words to describe the smoothness and creaminess of mascarpone cheese. You must experience it for yourself.
How To Serve Artichoke Mascarprone Dip
Your holiday season can’t possibly go by without making this warm and creamy Artichoke Mascarpone Dip. It’s totally irresistible. And be sure to invite lots of people over to enjoy it with you. Otherwise you will eat it all yourself. And your thighs will be hating you for it.
Even better, get your Thanksgiving meal started with a bang by serving this dip with some buttered and toasted French baguette slices. Everyone will make nice around the Thanksgiving table once their tummies have been delighted with Artichoke Mascarpone Dip. Water crackers and tortilla chips are also excellent choices to scoop up and enjoy every bite of this delicious dip.
If there are any leftovers, they can be mixed in with some pasta for a quick and easy meal.
Variations
- Use cream cheese in place of mascarpone cheese.
- Use sour cream in place of mayonnaise.
- Rosemary can be substituted for thyme.
- A half teaspoon of garlic powder and be used instead of fresh garlic.
- Leave the Pamko crumbs off or substitute with crushed pork rinds for a low carb dip.
Make It Spicy
As written this recipe conatins a small amount of spice from 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Double the amount of red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
Make Ahead
This creamy party dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Wait to sprinkle the Panko crumbs on just before serving.
More Artichoke Recipes
- Artichoke and Crab Dip Bread
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Ring
- Chicken Artichoke Casserole
More Creamy Dip Recipes
Artichoke Mascarpone Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion,, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic,, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- salt and pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts,, drained and chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese,, softened
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons Panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 loaf French bread,, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 more minute.
- Add spinach and sauté 30 seconds. Turn heat off and stir to wilt spinach evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool and then press paper towels down on top to remove excess moisture.
- Place chopped artichoke hearts in a medium bowl. Add mascarpone and mayonnaise. Stir to combine.
- Add onion/spinach mixture to bowl along with both cheeses, red pepper flakes, thyme, paprika, and dry mustard. Fold everything together.
- Spoon into a 1-quart baking dish, sprinkle with Panko crumbs, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Combine butter and olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until butter is melted.
- Brush both sides of bread slices with butter mixture, place on a baking sheet, and bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Serve dip warm with bread slices.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe originally posted November 15, 2013.
Made this years ago for Christmas. Was a total hit! Making this again for “Dip Day” at work. I put this in a crockpot to travel, so I opted to let the mixture finish cooking in the pot, rather than the oven. Topped it with the Panko directly in the crockpot and kept it on warm for a few hours.
Fun fact: the Mascarpone is a “secret ingredient” in a local restaurant’s famous spin-dip.
Made this tonight for my family’s Christmas and it was a hit! They said it was like the dip from Nordstrom’s. The only thing I changed was that I used a 4 cheese blend instead of mozz since that’s what I had on hand.
Can this be made in crock pot
Yes, it can! I just posted my response. Instead of spooning it into a baking dish, drop the mix into your crockpot on low. Then top with Panko.
Wow, I’d never think to add mascarpone to artichoke dip- it must be so creamy! There are so many foods on my list of things to make and artichoke dip is one of them. We’re a household that likes dipping 🙂
You’re killing me with the mascarpone!! It’s so rich and creamy, and I bet this dip is dangerous!