Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Sliders
Creamy spinach artichoke dip meets buttery slider buns in this cheesy baked appetizer. Perfectly portioned and oven-baked until golden and bubbling with mozzarella and parmesan.
12 Servings
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 8 oz 226g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup 120g sour cream
- ½ cup 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 oz 227g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1 cup 150g canned or frozen artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry, and finely chopped
- 1½ cups 170g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
For the Topping:
- 3 tablespoons 42g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons 20g grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1 package 12-count unsliced slider buns (e.g., Hawaiian rolls)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, nutmeg, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until the texture is smooth and homogeneous. Fold in the thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
Prepare the Buns:
- Using a serrated knife, slice the slider buns horizontally as one unit, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom half onto the prepared baking sheet.
Assemble the Sliders:
- Evenly spread the spinach-artichoke filling over the bottom half of the buns. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Gently place the top half of the buns over the filling.
Apply the Butter Topping:
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the slider buns to ensure full coverage.
Bake:
- Cover the assembled sliders loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is visibly bubbling.
Serve:
- Allow the sliders to cool for 2–3 minutes before slicing into individual portions. Serve warm.
Notes
To prepare this dish gluten-free, substitute the traditional slider buns with gluten-free slider rolls or soft gluten-free dinner rolls. Additionally, confirm that the cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese brands used are certified gluten-free, as cross-contamination can occur during manufacturing.