Sep 02 2026
RestaurantsMaso Pizza Bar RestaurantSpin Art Dip Recipe

Spin Art Dip Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

House made spinach & artichoke dip, served with house chips

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Ingredients

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Spin Art Dip (spinach & artichoke filling)

Method

Spin Art Dip (spinach & artichoke filling)

  1. 1

    Thaw and drain spinach

    Place frozen chopped spinach in a fine-mesh sieve or clean kitchen towel. Thaw in microwave for 2–3 minutes or at room temperature. Press and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible (about 1/4 cup). This prevents a watery dip.

  2. 2

    Prepare artichokes

    Drain marinated artichoke hearts well and roughly chop into 1/4–1/2" pieces. Reserve a teaspoon of the marinade to add flavor if desired, but discard excess liquid.

  3. 3

    Sauté aromatics (optional)

    Heat olive oil and butter in a 10" skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned. If using reserved marinade, add it now and cook another 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Combine base ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella (reserve 1/4 cup for topping), kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined and creamy.

  5. 5

    Fold in vegetables

    Stir the drained spinach and chopped artichokes into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Bake the dip

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish (about 1 to 1.5 quart). Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella over the top. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are bubbling and top is golden. If a browner crust is desired, broil on high for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.

  7. 7

    Finish and serve

    Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl if desired and drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil on top and a pinch of extra Parmesan. Serve warm with house chips.

House Chips

  1. 8

    Prep potatoes

    Wash and peel potatoes if desired. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice potatoes very thinly (about 1/16" to 1/8"). Place slices in cold water and soak 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and dry thoroughly on clean kitchen towels or paper towels.

  2. 9

    Heat oil

    In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, add enough vegetable oil to give a 2–3" depth. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, test by dropping one potato slice; it should sizzle immediately and rise to the surface.

  3. 10

    Fry in batches

    Working in small batches to avoid overcrowding, fry potato slices 2–4 minutes, stirring gently, until golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chips to a paper towel–lined tray to drain. Adjust heat as needed to maintain 325–350°F for even cooking.

  4. 11

    Season chips

    While still hot, sprinkle chips with fine sea salt and optional seasoning (paprika or garlic powder). Toss gently to coat.

  5. 12

    Serve

    Let chips cool slightly to crisp fully, then arrange on a serving board or basket. Serve alongside the warm Spin Art Dip.

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