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yard house spinach dip recipe
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Yard House Spinach Dip Recipe

Make the famous Yard House Spinach Dip Recipe at home with creamy cheeses, fresh spinach, roasted garlic, and crispy tortilla chips. This easy copycat appetizer is rich, cheesy, and perfect for parties, game days, or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: amercian fusion, American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 small Yellow Onion Finely diced
  • 10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach Thawed and squeezed dry
  • 14 oz Artichoke Hearts Chopped
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Full-fat
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Adds richness
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Optional for creamier texture
Cheese Blend
  • 1½ cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Freshly shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • ½ cup Romano Cheese Optional
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Extra flavor
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika Optional
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • ½ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Optional heat
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips Restaurant-style
  • 1 loaf Toasted Baguette Optional
  • 2 stalks Celery Cut into sticks
  • 2 whole Carrots Sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Cook spinach mixture
  • 1 Mixing bowl Combine ingredients
  • 1 Baking Dish Oven-safe
  • 1 Wooden spoon Stir ingredients
  • 1 Cheese grater Fresh cheese melts better
  • 1 Measuring Cups Accurate measurements
  • 1 Measuring spoons Seasonings
  • 1 Oven Bake until bubbly

Method
 

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  3. Step 3

    Sauté onions until soft, about 4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes to remove excess moisture.

  6. Step 6

    Add chopped artichokes and mix well.

  7. Step 7

    Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until melted.

  8. Step 8

    Mix in sour cream, mayonnaise, and heavy cream.

  9. Step 9

    Add mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, and Romano cheese.

  10. Step 10

    Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

  11. Step 11

    Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

  12. Step 12

    Sprinkle extra mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

  13. Step 13

    Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.

  14. Step 14

    Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  15. Step 15

    Serve warm with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.

Video

Notes

Chef Tips

  • Squeeze all excess moisture from the spinach to prevent a watery dip.
  • Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Bake until the edges are bubbling and the top is lightly golden.
  • Add roasted garlic for a deeper flavor.
  • Stir the dip before serving for an extra creamy consistency.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

Reheating

Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals.

Freezing

Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Make Ahead

Assemble the dip a day in advance, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.