Spinach artichoke bites are crispy phyllo dough shells filled with creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip. Sure to impress at your next party or holiday gathering.

Spinach Artichoke Bites on White Surface

Treat yourself and your guests to a delicious, individual-sized version of everyone’s favorite appetizer – spinach artichoke dip! These crispy phyllo cups are filled with creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke goodness and make the perfect party snack.

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Ingredients – Spinach Mixture

Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need for the filling.

Ingredients for Spinach Artichoke Mixture in Phyllo Pastry Cups

Frozen spinach – we use boxed chopped spinach, but you can also use bagged frozen spinach. Thaw, drain, and remove any excess moisture. If you are using bagged spinach, you’ll want to measure the spinach after the liquid has been squeezed out.

Artichoke hearts – canned artichoke hearts (not marinated). You can find these whole, quartered, or chopped. Whichever variation you get, you’ll want to chop them finely.

Cream cheese – regular cream cheese. However, you can substitute reduced fat if you’d like.

Parmesan Cheese – shredded parmesan, either freshly shredded or bagged.

Mayonnaise – regular mayo. Feel free to sub for reduced-fat mayo if you’d like.

Sour cream – regular sour cream.

Garlic – we prefer fresh garlic cloves, but you can use the jarred version as well. Sub with garlic powder. (If you really love garlic, add an extra clove.)

Salt – regular table salt.

Pepper – regular ground black pepper.

Phyllo Pastry Shells

Phyllo cups – mini phyllo pastry shells, which you can find in the freezer section of the grocery store. Generally, they come in boxes of 15, but that may vary depending on the brand.

🧄 How much minced garlic is one clove? Find garlic conversions here.

Spinach Artichoke Cups Closeup (left) Stacked (right)

Supplies

Cutting board and knife
Medium mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Spoon – we used a 1/2 tbsp round measuring spoon (with the mixture slightly heaped). A 2 tsp cookie scoop would work perfectly if you have one! Or you can simply use a standard spoon.

Spinach Dip Phyllo Cups (left) Closeup (right)

How to Make Spinach Artichoke Bites

Step 1 | Soften the cream cheese

Leave the cream cheese out to soften. You can also put it in the microwave on defrost to soften faster.

Step 2 | Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 3 | Prepare the garlic and artichoke hearts

Finely mince the garlic. Chop the artichoke hearts into small pieces.

Step 4 | REMOVE MOISTURE FROM SPINACH

Remove excess moisture from the spinach by using the following steps: 1) stack several paper towels 2) place the spinach in the middle on top of the paper towel stack 3) gather the paper towels at the top around the spinach 4) squeeze as much liquid out as you can.

Step 5 | Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl

Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and mix until well combined.

Add Cream Cheese Mayo Sour Cream Garlic to Mixing Bowl

Add Salt and Pepper to Mixing Bowl of Cream Cheese Mixture

Step 6 | ADD ARTICHOKES, SPINACH, and PARMESAN

Add the chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, and shredded parmesan cheese. Mix well.

Add Bites Artichoke Hearts, Parmesan, Spinach to Mixing Bowl

Step 7 | Place phyllo shells onto a cookie sheet

Arrange the phyllo shells onto a baking sheet. No need to space them out as the shells are pre-baked and won’t expand.

Step 8 | Spoon the mixture into shells

Gently add some of the spinach mixture to each phyllo cup. We used a 1/2 tbsp round measuring spoon, slightly heaped. A 2 tsp cookie scoop would work great, or you can simply use a normal spoon. Smooth out the mixture in each cup (the back of a spoon works great).

Filling Phyllo Cups with Spinach Artichoke Filling

Spinach Artichoke Filling (left) Filled Phyllo Cups (right)

Step 9 | BAKE AT 375°F for 10-12 minutes

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook the bites for 10-12 minutes until the top edges of the shells are golden brown.

Step 10 | SERVE & ENJOY

They are best served warm (though still delicious if they reach room temperature).

More About This Recipe – Why We Love It

These delightful bites make excellent party appetizers, especially if you are looking for something special or a bit fancy. They’re perfect for the holidays, bridal showers, baby showers, and even game day.
We can’t think of a more decadent way to enjoy spinach dip. The crispy phyllo dough shells add the perfect crunch to contrast the creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip inside. So delicious!
You can make the filling a day ahead of time and assemble the cups the day you plan to serve them.
The spinach artichoke mixture is also great on its own as a dip. Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips. It makes a large batch, so you could use part of the mix for the spinach artichoke cups and serve the remaining mixture as a dip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to commonly asked questions about spinach dip bites.

How to make spinach artichoke dip bites without cream cheese?

Use this recipe, but substitute 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for the cream cheese. The mixture will be slightly less creamy but just as delicious!

How Can I Make Spinach Artichoke Dip Healthier?

Use reduced-fat versions of sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream cheese. You can also try subbing Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise.

What can I use in place of phyllo cups?

1) If you can’t find phyllo cups, you can make your own. 2) Use wonton wrappers. These are usually larger, so they may not quite be “bite-sized.” 3) Try crescent dough. you can also use crescent dough pressed into a muffin tin.

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