“I first made this for a Christmas party and it was sooo good. Now I find any excuse to make it again. I can’t get enough!”

This Paula Deen’s Artichoke Dip is the quintessential Southern party starter—rich, incredibly creamy, and packed with savory flavor. By beating tangy cream cheese together with mayonnaise, you create a velvety, luxurious base that beautifully carries the earthy artichoke hearts and sharp green onions. The additions of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce provide a subtle, background depth that perfectly balances the rich cheeses. Baked until bubbling with a golden parmesan crust on top, it is an absolute crowd-pleaser that is perfect for game days, holidays, or casual get-togethers.

Paula Deen’s Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Oven Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F. You can set aside an ungreased 8×8-inch baking dish; the natural fat density in the dairy and mayonnaise base will naturally prevent the dip from sticking stubbornly to the sides of the pan.

Step 2: Whip the Creamy Base: Place your softened cream cheese and mayonnaise into a large mixing bowl. Beat them together vigorously with a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon until the mixture is completely unified, smooth, and free of any stubborn dairy lumps.

Step 3: Fold and Combine: Measure out exactly 1/2 / cup of your shredded parmesan cheese (leaving the remaining 1/4 / cup aside for later). Add the parmesan, shredded mozzarella, chopped artichoke hearts, green onions, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce straight into the bowl. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and stir with a spatula until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the cream.

Step 4: Layer and Top: Spoon the thick mixture into your 8×8-inch baking dish, smoothing out the top surface with the back of your spoon or an offset spatula. Evenly scatter the remaining 1/4 / cup of shredded parmesan cheese over the surface to create a uniform canopy.

Step 5: The Golden Bake: Slide the dish onto the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 35 / to 40 / minutes.The Visual Cue: You’ll know it’s ready the exact second the outer edges are bubbling fiercely, the cheese is completely melted throughout, and the top parmesan layer begins to turn a beautiful, speckled golden-brown color.

Step 6: Serve Hot: Remove the dip from the oven and serve it straight from the warm dish while it is piping hot and gooey. Arrange it on a platter surrounded by plenty of crispy tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, fresh crunchy veggies, or buttery crackers!